Keep Your Hardwood Stunning
With the right hardwood care steps, your floors can last for decades, even a lifetime. Regular hardwood care and maintenance is important for the longevity of your surfaces. Routine hardwood cleaning will keep your planks attractive and will remove dirt and debris that can scratch or damage your hardwood. When spills happen, it is important to act quickly for preventing stains on hardwood floors and preventing moisture damage. Do not use any products on your hardwood without consulting your manufacturer. Learn more about how to keep your new floors looking and performing great for many years.
How to clean your hardwood
Cleaning hardwood floors regularly removes dirt and debris that can lead to scratches and damage, thereby lengthening the life of your wood surfaces. Here is a basic hardwood cleaning guide:
- Sweep your floors regularly to remove loose dirt and dust. How often you sweep depends on how much foot traffic your room receives.
- You can dry mop or damp mop your flooring. Make sure any product you use is manufacturer approved. Be careful not to let water pool or stand on your floors.
- Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners, as these can cause damage to the wood.
- Place rugs or mats in high-traffic areas to protect reduce the amount of dirt tracked through your house and reduce the impact of wear and tear.
- Clean spills immediately to prevent moisture from seeping into the wood and causing damage and to prevent stains from forming.
- Have your hardwood floors professionally cleaned and refinished every few years to maintain their appearance and durability.
It's important to follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning your hardwood, as some products may require specialized cleaning methods or solutions. Additionally, be sure to test any cleaning solution on a small area of the hardwood first to avoid damage.
How to maintain your hardwood
Proper maintenance will ensure your hardwood lasts and will look beautiful for a long time.
- No matter how careful you are, some scratches are inevitable. To fix minor scratches on hardwood, use a wood filler stick or touch-up marker that matches the color of your hardwood floors, and apply it to the affected area until it is filled in.
- For deeper scratches or more serious damages, sand and refinish the affected area..
- Use furniture pads on the bottom of your furniture to prevent scratches or dents.
- Protect your hardwood floors from excessive sunlight, as this can cause the wood to fade or change color over time. Use window treatments such as blinds or curtains to control the amount of sunlight that enters the room.
- Trim your pet's nails regularly to avoid scratches on your hardwood floors.
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