How To Maintain Hardwood Floors For Your Home

Hardwood floors are one of the most popular flooring options for residential and commercial properties. This is because of their classy and cozy look and feel. Many of our clients have been asking us how to maintain hardwood once we perform a flooring installation for them. This blog post should give you all the tips you need to have your wood remaining shiny and like new for years to come.

Maintenance Tips
 

The first thing we always recommend is sweeping or dusting your wood floors at least 4 times per week. This may seem like a lot of work, but it will be worth it in the end. The problem with wood floors is that they trap dust in every corner, all the time. By sweeping 4 times per week just for a couple minutes per day, you are eliminating most of that dust that is hiding in the corners of your rooms. Vacuuming will also guarantee to get rid of dust bunnies, spiderwebs, and debris from the outdoors. This can be done once per week for a clean and shiny looking floor, that will be comfortable to walk on.

We all know that household pets can track in dirt and mud. This can show on hardwood floors through their paw prints. An easy and simple way to get rid of dirt and mud is to run a wet rag with just a small amount of soap over your floors. Rather than vacuuming or sweeping, running a damp cloth over your floors will actually take away spots that may be showing through during daylight. But, it is important to be careful not to use too much water or too much soap. Hardwood floors need a minimal amount of moisture in order to maintain strong and durable. Once moisture gets trapped in your floors, they can begin to rot and soften over time.

Lastly, a great way to maintain your hardwood floors and ensure that they last for many years is to be careful with the furniture and items you place on them. Don’t worry- this flooring material can handle heavy weights, but to avoid scratching and scuffing you should place felt tips on the bottoms of your items.

For a free consultation on brand new floor installations for your home, give Progressive Builders, Inc a call today!