Tips for Caring for Your Hardwood Flooring

There are certain thighs you need to do to keep your hardwood flooring is perfect condition.

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One of the most appealing things you can do is to have hardwood flooring installed in your home. With proper care, it will stay beautiful for many years to come. We have some tips on keeping your hardwood flooring looking new for the lifetime of your home.

Vacuum the Hardwood Flooring

This might seem funny, but vacuuming the flooring will keep the accumulation of dirt and dust down. Two things you need to make sure of is that the brushes are made for hardwood flooring and you have the right setting on the vacuum. If the brushes are too hard, they can end up scratching the flooring. Even if you have the right brushes, you need to make sure to spacing is not hard up against the flooring.

Clean up Spills

Anytime there is a spill, it needs to be cleaned up as soon as possible. Liquids are the enemy of hardwood flooring. Everything needs to be as dry as possible. Even just a little bit of dampness can cause to boards to warp. This is even true for the air around it. If there is too much moisture in the air it can cause the boards to warp or cup.

Eliminate the Chance of Scratching

Scratches can damage the floors over time. No matter what type of furniture you have there should be isolators in between. Small furniture pads can help to reduce this. Even adding an area rug for the furniture to sit on will help to reduce the scratches. Walkways can also be a big problem. Laying down runners and rearranging the furniture to make different pathways can reduce wear and tear.

Dust or Sweep Daily

Grit from dust can wear down a floor quickly. You might not notice because you see it every day, but it happens. Sweeping or passing a dry mop can help to reduce the accumulation of fine particles that can act as an abrasive and cause further damage.

Refinish Your Wood Flooring

Refinishing your hardwood flooring is recommended around every three to five years. Most hardwood floors might seem to have scratches but it might just be the finish. Remember that the finish is to help protect the flooring. This is also your chance to keep your floors looking like new.

Mind Your Cleaning Products

Most over-the-counter products can actually damage the flooring. Harsh chemicals can actually change the floor’s natural ability to replenish the damage. Once the natural enzymes are damaged, it will make it harder to replenish the natural look. Santizo Hardwood Flooring can make recommendations for the right products you should use when it comes time.

In Raleigh, Santizo Hardwood Flooring can help you keep your flooring looking like new. We know hardwood flooring with over 15 years in the industry. We only use top-of-the-line tools and materials for all of our jobs. Call or contact us for any questions you may have about caring for your floors Only pride and quality workmanship can give those results.