How to care for a Hardwood or Solid Wooden Floor
With the right kind of care, your floors can look lovely for many years to come. You need to use some simple techniques and take some preventive steps to improve the life span of your floors. It is necessary to follow a regular cleaning routine to reduce the complexities involved in floor care. If you take all the required precautions of floor care, then you can increase the time span between renovation works, which includes re-waxing, re-coating and refinishing. Dust and dirt are some of the worst enemies of your floor so you need to dust, mop and sweep them on a regular basis.
If you want to keep your floors looking lovely and elegant just as the day when you first installed them, then you need to follow some simple steps and make sure to use a cleaning solution as recommended by your manufacturer. Never mix water and wood.
In fact, too much of water can lead to swelling and cupping of the floor. It is important to use a mildly damp mop such as the Poly care Range for cleaning the hardwood surfaces.
If you are using a vacuum beater bar, then it is important to switch off the beater bar to avoid causing any kind of damage to the wooden floor. For cleaning hardwood floors, you can make use of a hose or a wand as an attachment along with a smooth upholstery nozzle.
Make sure to avoid using household dust treatment products or even furniture polish on hardwood floor surface including fully polished floors as they may affect the finishing of the floor.
It is important to remember not to place the potted plants with direct contact to the floor even, if they are kept in waterproof containers as they can cause damage to the flooring. Instead, you can use trivets or stands to place your pots to allow more air circulation.
It is necessary to regularly trim the nails of your pets as they may scratch and dent the floor surface and cause damage. In case you find pet urine on the floor, make sure to clean the floor immediately.
You can use dust trapping floor mats along the exterior pathways to avoid dust and sand from entering into your premises. It is important to sweep, clean or use a vacuum for your floor to remove any traces of dirt before wiping the floors.
It is a good idea to use area rugs along high traffic areas and other important areas in the house, especially close to the stairs and the doorways. Use lightweight fabrics that provides enough air for the floor to breathe. Rubber or non-ventilated rugs are best avoided.
If there are any liquid spills, then make sure to clean them immediately with the suggested manufacturer’s cleaner using a soft cloth. You can make use of a broom or a vacuum cleaner to remove any dry spills.
In case you are using high heels, it is necessary to keep them in a good condition as broken or worn out heels that expose the steel rod can cause dent or scratch on the wooden surface. A woman wearing a stiletto who weighs almost 125 pounds puts a pressure of approx 2000 pounds of pressure per sq inch. Many chemicals react on the floor and cause oxidization due to which the floor can lose its color. To prevent any kind of patchy appearance, make sure to alter the area rugs sometimes and drape large windows with strong sunlight to prevent its harsh effects on the floor surface.
It is necessary to put protective pads to lend support to the legs of your furniture to avoid dents and scratches on the floor surface. This can also act as an effective barrier but always remember to change the pads as regularly as possible as dirt and grime can be accumulated inside or they may get worn out easily.
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