Some tips on maintenance:
The enjoyment of wood flooring depends on some routine but minimal maintenance details. These include:
- Sweep your floor or use a dust mop daily, but do not use a household dust treatment, as this may cause your floors to become slick or dull the finish.
- Vacuum your floor regularly, as often as you would vacuum carpets.
- Use a damp mop to mop your wood floor. In all cases, use minimum water, because water causes deterioration of the wood itself, as well as the finish.
- Do not wash the floor with water for 30 days, after 30 days sponge mop once a month with 5 parts water and 1 part vinegar.*do not use household cleaning products because they will cause wax buildup*
- Do not let a spill of water dry on the floor.
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- Control humidity levels by using dehumidifier in the summer and humidifier in the winter—Humidity level between 40-45% and Temperature level between 65-75 DegreesHave your floors recoated periodically as the finish shows wear.
- Use throw rugs both inside and outside doorways to help prevent grit, dirt and other debris from being tracked onto your wood floors. This will prevent scratching.
- Put soft plastic or fabric-faced glides under the legs of furniture to prevent scuffing and scratching.
- For wood flooring in the kitchen, place an area rug in front of the kitchen sink.
- When moving heavy furniture, do not slide it on wood flooring. It is best to pick up the furniture completely to protect the wood flooring.
- Have felt or wool pads under furniture
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