Hardwood Floor Care Tips And Info

Welcome to Hardwood Floor Care Info! There's no denying that hardwood floors bring beauty and character into any home. With that said, a little bit of care and maintenance will be required to keep them looking new. Here are some simple tips in caring for any brand of hardwood floors.

Basic Preventative Care

• Sweep the floor on a regular basis to get rid of dirt and grit that can easily damage the finish.
  
  
• Grab a good dust mop and go over your floors with it.
  
  
• Never drag heavy furniture across hardwood floors without furniture pads under all legs.
  
  
• Avoid walking on wood floors with high heels or stiletto heels. They can easily put dents in the floor.
  
  
• Be careful in using harsh, chemical laiden hardwood floor cleaners.

Mopping Your Floor

One of the easiest, and most effective, ways of hardwood floor care is to damp mop your floors. The key is doing it the right way. Using too much water can damage the wood over time.

Damp mopping once a week can help keep it clean and new. Use a new cotton mop and wring it out until it is halfway dry and then mop the floor. Dip the mop in the water and do the same thing as you clean the entire floor. Thee are also many different hardwood floor cleaners, but I recommend going this route first.

Getting Rid Of Hardwood Floor Stains

Regardless of how hard you try to maintain the beauty of your floor, accidents can still occur. Water stains; gum, cigarette burns, heel marks and many other accidents are all too common. You can go to our page on removing hardwood floor stains to find out more.

You'll find much more information on everything to do with hardwood floors on our website here. Our goal is to help you maintain the warmth and natural beauty that hardwood floors have to offer.