Hardwood
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance
With a few simple steps and precautions, you can enjoy and
preserve the original beauty of your floor.
Humidity
Changes in humidity level can cause any wood floor to shrink
or expand. In order to minimize such movement, it is important
to maintain the humidity level in your home between 40%
and 50%, through the use of appropriate humidity and ventilation
systems.
Liquids
and spills
All liquids and spills should be wiped off as soon as possible
in order to prevent any possible damage. You may consider
using area rugs to protect susceptible areas (around kitchen
sink, at entrance for wet footwear, etc.).
Protection
Abrasive dirt such as sand, street dirt and cat litter can
damage any hardwood floor. Protect your floor by using entrance
mats and area rugs. Regular cleaning or vacuuming of these
rugs will prevent accumulation of dirt. Felt protectors
under the legs of all pieces of furniture will prevent damage
caused by scratching.
Sunlight
Normal exposure to sunlight will cause slight color changes
in any hardwood floor. Area rugs, which block out light,
should therefore be shifted regularly.
Care
products
For best results, we recommend the use of specially formulated
wood care and maintenance products.
Care
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Do: Place Protector pads on ALL furniture
legs on wood floor
Do: Place walk off mats and area rugs in
high traffic areas (make sure they stay dry and are cleaned
underneath often)
Do: Perform routine maintenance as recommended
by manufacturer, this should include sweeping, vacuuming
and/or dust mopping to remove dirt and grit. Keep this as
a regularly scheduled event, and stick to it. Always perform
this process before and after a major event that involves
a high volume of traffic on the floor.
Do: Keep high heel shoes in good repair,
as well as keeping your pets nails trimmed on regular bases.
Do Not: Use WET mops
Do Not: Use ammonia
Do Not: Use dust cleaners
Do Not: Track dirt, clean immediately
Do Not: Use other floor cleaning products
Do Not: Wax a urethane finish- NEVER!
