Floor Care

Hardwood floors are no small investment and by following these few simple suggestions you can enjoy the beauty your wood flooring for many years.

Do the Following:

Vacuum or sweep with horse hair broom floors regularly.

Use area rugs on high traffic pathways, pivot areas, near doorways, and end of stairs, etc... and place mats at exterior doors to trap sand & grit from incoming traffic.

Clean spills immediately with soft cloth. Use a vacuum or broom for dry spills.

Install felt pad floor protectors on bottom of furniture.

Kitchen floors experience the most traffic in a home. To prevent premature wear of the floor, place an area rug in front of the sink & stove area. Shake out or vacuum the rugs frequently.

A cloth wetted with water & squeezed dry may be used to wipe up food stuffs & other spills, provided the area is buffed dry immediately. Heel or scuff marks & stubborn stains may be removed by lightly rubbing with a cloth & a wood floor cleaner.

Don't Do the Following:

Do not let sand, dirt, or grit build up on your floor. They work like sandpaper and can dull the finish.

Do not use oil soap, or other household cleaners on your polyurethane finished wood floor. These products dull floor finishes and make re-finishing difficult.

Do not walk on wood floors with high heels. This can damage your finish.

Keep pet claws properly clipped & filed to avoid scratching finish.