Proper care of wood floors can be difficult under the everyday wear and tear caused by a family and pets.
Read the 12 tips below and you will learn how to preserve your wood floor investment.
1. Make sure you know the type of wood you have got. You can rely on the manufacturer’s instructions whenever available.
2. You should also make you know what finish the wood floor has: lacquer or oil? Different finishes will need different care.
3. Sweep your floors with a soft broom regularly. Careful using a vacuum cleaner with a hard brush head as it can scratch the wooden floor. (click to see what vacuum cleaner we recommend)
4. Always use a dry towel whenever possible when wiping up.
5. Remove solid material- dirt, grit, sand as soon as possible as their abrasive textures will scratch and dull the floor's finish.
6. Ensure you use rugs in high traffic areas (entrances and hallways) to keep feet clean. Or apply a “no shoe policy” to prevent dragging in any extra grime. Rug underlay will stop the rug to move around.
7. Do NOT use oil soaps. They build up and will eventually dull the surface of the floor. They can also remove the finish.
8. Always install felt feet to the bottom of all furniture to prevent scratching.
9. Lift chairs and furniture instead of dragging when moving them.
10. When cleaning floors, only use damp cloth, use as little water as possible. Immediately wipe up any wet spots.
11. Consider discoloration with sun’s ray. Install thick curtains to cut down on UV rays.
12. Always use a proper cleaner made for wood floor. If you use the wrong product, they can dull the surface, or cause the floor to become overly slippery.
If you are not sure of any of the above, give us a call on 01223 863 632 and we will be happy to help.
