Regular hardwood care
The number one key to preserving the appearance of your hardwood floors is simple: Regular sweeping or dust-mopping as frequently as possible! Sweep with a gentle bristle broom or dust-mop daily to remove dirt, dust, debris, and pet dander before these particles become abrasive and scratch the wood surface.
- If you want to vacuum your hardwood, make sure to disengage all beater bars before vacuuming your floors.
- Consult your hardwood manufacturer’s warranty before investing in a robot vacuum cleaner.
Treating spills & stains on hardwood
It is important to treat spills as promptly as possible when they hit your hardwood floors to prevent the effects of moisture from damaging your natural planks:
- Gently lift any solid material from the spill with a spoon and paper towels.
- Use a dry clean cloth or paper towels to absorb all of the liquid spill.
- Use a gentle, manufacturer-approved hardwood cleaner to spot treat as needed.
- Before wet-mopping or using a Swiffer WetJet system on your hardwood floor, consult your hardwood manufacturer’s guidelines for proper procedures.
- Always use as little liquid as needed to clean your hardwood floor and ensure the wood surface dries in a timely manner.
Extra hardwood care steps
Here are a few additional preventative measures that you can take to help maintain your hardwood floors in an active home:
- Place area rugs, with quality area rug pads underneath, throughout high traffic areas in the home to protect against spills, scratches, and the effects of daily wear.
- Use indoor-outdoor mats at all entranceways and encourage guests to scrape footwear.
- Keep shoe racks by entrances inside for footwear removal during inclement weather.
- Keep all pet nails trimmed and brush pets regularly to reduce scratches and pet dander.
Hardwood installation
It’s time to install your new hardwood! By taking these helpful steps before, during, and after your hardwood installation, you can ensure a smooth process, minimal displacement, and fantastic finished results.
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