When you have a new wood floor put in, you have to take extra steps to make sure that you take good care of the floor. A wood floor is an investment, people who shop for houses look more for homes that have wood floors than those that don’t. You perform some regular maintenance every week. Here are some Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to taking care of your wood floor.
Do make sure that you put the proper protector pads on all furniture that is placed on wood floors to prevent scuff marks and scratches. Do make sure that you use area rugs in what you may consider high traffic areas. Do make sure you do regular maintenance with the instructions that the dealer gave you. They may have some special instructions on what type of cleaner to use. Do keep heals to your shoes in good condition and if you have pets make sure their nails are always trimmed to avoid scratches on the floor.
Do not use a wet mop on the wood floor. Do not use Ammonia on the floor. Do not use dust cleaners. Do Not Track in dirt, if there is dirt or mud on the floor wipe right away. Do not use other cleaning products on the floor, use what the manufacturer recommends. Last thing, NEVER, Wax a urethane finish! Cleaning wood floors is very simple, Vacuum, Spray the proper cleaner and clean with clean and proper mop.
