Are you aware of how to clean and maintain your hardwood floors? Here are the 10 important tips and precaution to clean and maintain hardwood flooring.
2. Are you aware of how to clean and
maintain your hardwood floors?
Take a look at this 10 important tips
3. Tip #1
If your want to clean the floor with the broom, soft broom with
soft bristle is recommended, at it does not scratch the floor.
4. Tip #2
Vacuum Cleaner is the best
substitute of soft broom or
mob. It cleans the surface
without damaging the
surface and keep all kind of
dirt and dust away, which
can cause the damage to
hardwood floor.
5. Tip #3
Water is one of the worst enemies hardwood floors. As soon as
water spill on the floor, you should get rid of it with soft towel.
6. Tip #4
It is always good idea to use
carpet on walking areas,
where is more frequency of
people of the house.
7. Tip #5
Carpets are good for hardwood floors but it should be cleaned
with vacuum cleaner at least once in week. This will prevent dirt
from penetrating the weave and destroy the floor underneath.
8. Tip #6
Heavy shoes like tracking shoes and sandals with pencil heel can
create dents and scratch on the floor. If you have to wear shoes,
it should be with soft sole.
9. Tip #7
Heavy furniture like stool, chair and sofa can damage or put
scratch on the floor. So instead of dragging them, carry them to
the other location to avoid damage.
10. Tip #8
To prevent dirt & dust entering into the house you should
place floor mat on the entrance.
11. Tip #9
There are lots of furniture pads available in the hardware store,
which can be put under the legs of your tables and chairs to
prevent from scratches.
12. Tip #10
When dealing with scratches and dents, follow the guide from
your manufacturer.