HARDWOOD FLOOR MAINTENANCE TIPS

How To Care For Your Denver Wood Floors

Hardwood floors easily amplify your space and bring value to your home. They’re often thought to be easier to care for than other flooring types, but that doesn’t mean they require any less attention! Wood floors need consistent maintenance to stay looking fresh and beautiful. As Denver’s favorite floor renewal service, we’ve created a list of maintenance tips to help you maintain the shine and luster of your hardwood floors. We hope these straightforward measures will help you continue to love your hardwood floors! 

Wood Floor Maintenance Tips

Keep Your Floors Clean

When dust and bacteria settle on your floor they can increase the likelihood of scratching and wear them down quicker. Sweeping your floors at least every other day is an easy tactic to keep your floors clean and make sure dust doesn’t stick. If using a vacuum on your hardwood floors, be sure to choose a vacuum with hard floor settings and a soft brush. Vacuuming and mopping should be done about once a week to keep the dust and dirt at bay.

Prevent Damage to Your Floors

Placing mats or rugs in your entryways can prevent against dirt collection. Be sure to choose mats or rugs without an adhesive or abrasive bottom.

Don’t Use Water on Your Floors

Never use water to clean your hardwood floors. Water can deteriorate the wood. Most stores carry a special wood floor cleaner that can be sprayed and wiped away with a soft cloth. Know the finish of your floors (for example, polyurethane or wax) so you can choose the right cleaner.

Maintain Polyurethane Finishes

Floors with a polyurethane finish will need special attention. Depending on the amount of foot traffic, these floors should be inspected and re-coated every 3-5 years.

Avoid Stains at All Costs

The biggest enemy of any hardwood floor is a stain. These are hard to prevent, but do all you can to keep tough substances from being spilled on your floors. When stains do happen, rubbing alcohol and steel wool should do the trick. However, this will leave a mark on the wood and damage the stain, so you’ll need to polish your floors in that spot.

Use Area Rugs

Cover high traffic areas with large rugs. Not only will this prevent damage to your hardwood floors, but these rugs can add a nice touch to the style of your room.

Refinish or Resurface Your Hardwood Floor

Eventually, your hardwood floor will need to be restored. When that time comes, we hope that you’ll consider using one of our amazing hardwood floor refinishing or resurfacing services!

We hope these tips are helpful! For all of your hardwood flooring needs, contact Fabulous Floors!