Hardwood Flooring Maintenance Tips
Wood is one of the most preferable materials for flooring installation. People love it for its natural beauty, easy maintenance, and the warmth and coziness it gives to both homes and businesses. So, you already have the dream floors in your residence. Now, do you know how to care for them and prolong their lifespan? If not, we will outline here three main things.
While hardwood has many benefits as an environmentally-friendly material, it requires proper care because it can be a very delicate and sensitive material too. There are often contradictory opinions about it because people argue about the great upkeep hardwood and softwood floors needs. In fact, there are three main steps you can take to make them look pristine at all times.
Sweeping or vacuuming them on a regular basis is important, and in doing so means you remove the larger particles of dirt and dust and then wash them with clean water to eliminate the smaller ones. Many homeowners use special cleaners for hardwood; however, that’s not really necessary unless you need to clean the surfaces after a party, wedding, or any other major event. For everyday maintenance, we just recommend just cleaning with pure water and then drying the floor. Don’t leave the water to sit on your wood flooring.
Harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaning solutions should be avoided. Every few years, according to the foot traffic, you can consider a floor refinishing project; this is a serious endeavor that should be performed by a team of experienced professionals. Refinishing or re-facing is the process of removing the surface layer of scratches and other imperfections and applying a new glossy finish to make your floors look like new.
You can count on Woodsman Flooring for timely and quality floor installations, repairs, and maintenance. To make your home look attractive and welcoming, do not delay and call us at (616) 200-7387 for free consultations and advice. We are located in Kent City, MI.