Caring for Your Hardwood Floor
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Hardwood floors make a beautiful, elegant addition to your home.
They are lovely and lend a graceful ambience to any room.
Unfortunately, many people don't take care of their hardwood
floors like they should. With some precautionary care, your
hardwood floors will remain beautiful well into old age.
Sunlight
If your floor is exposed to sun during the day, invest in sheer
curtains, drapes, or blinds that will limit sunlight as UV rays
can damage hardwood floors over time. Furniture Furniture glides
are a great investment for your hardwood floor. They are small
coverings, usually made of felt or another soft material, that
are placed under the feet of furniture to prevent scratches. To
ensure that dust and grit don't get imbedded, clean the glides
regularly. When moving furniture, always lift it up. You should
never slide furniture on a hardwood floor, even with glides. If
the piece is too heavy to lift, place a
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cotton sock over the leg
and slide it carefully. Shoes
Avoid wearing any kind of heel when walking on a wood floor, and
make sure this rule is enforced for your guests and family
members as well. Hells can leave tiny dents that may go
unnoticed until the light hits them and you notice your
beautiful smooth floor is now a speckled design of small dents.
Area Rugs Area rugs are not only a nice way to decorate a
hardwood floor; they are also a great way to save it from stains
and spills. Place area rugs in general area that might be more
prone to stains, like entrances from outside, below the stove
and kitchen counters, in the bathroom, etc. Sweeping and
Vacuuming Sweep floors and vacuum them regularly. Use a vacuum
with a brush attachment as beater bars can damage and dent a
hardwood floor. Water Avoid mopping except with a special dust
mop or other wood-safe cleaning agent. Be careful not to over
clean your hardwood floor
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because too much cleaning will dull
the finish. Water is a hardwood floor's greatest enemy, so avoid
mopping with it at all. If you spill water or another liquid on
your hardwood floor, blot it up immediately starting from the
outside of the spill and working your way in. Cleaning Use a
special dust mop or other cleaning agent that is wood-safe.
Select your cleaner carefully and always read the label. If it
doesn't specifically say it is safe for hardwood floors, don't
use it. The right cleaner should match the finish on your
hardwood floor. Care for your hardwood floors as you would
anything precious and valuable; treat them well by following the
preventative measures above and your hardwood floors will stay
safe, beautiful, and durable for years to come.
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