6 Tips to Keep Your Hardwood Floors Looking Great

Hardwood floors are a first choice of many homeowners when they want flooring that that has timeless appeal. While there are some challenges to maintaining them, these five tips will help you to keep your hardwood floors looking and functioning great:

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Clean Spills Immediately – Use a dry or SLIGHTLY damp cloth to immediately wipe up any liquids that may get spilled on your floors. Avoid wet or steam mops that can actually cause more damage over time.

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Sweep or Dust Mop Daily – Keeping light debris off of your hardwood will help to reduce light scratches that can occur over time. A quick daily touch-up will help to prevent those scratches and dust from forming in the grain and between floor boards.

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Vacuum Weekly – It may seem excessive, but a weekly vacuum will prevent dust and debris build up that may be missed with sweeping. Be sure not to use the beater bar on your vacuum. A robot vacuum may be a good investment that can clean your floors while you are away.

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Humidity Control – It’s best to keep humidity levels between 30 and 50 percent in your home to keep your floor from gapping or cupping. In our area, many homeowners add a Humidifier to their HVAC system to help to offset the dry air in a home caused by winter weather and furnace running.

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Use a Hardwood Floor Cleaner Monthly – Once a month, you should take a little extra time to clean your floors with an approved cleaner designed especially for wood flooring. Be sure to follow the label directions and 

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Use Furniture Pads – Scratches are the hardest issue to overcome with hardwood flooring and one way to avoid them is to place pads under the legs of furniture. Each time that a couch or chair moves, there is a  chance that it is creating a scratch in your flooring. Furniture pads are an inexpensive way to avoid issues.

Hardwood flooring is a popular choice of many of our clients when purchasing or remodeling a home. These tips can help you to keep them looking great for years to come.

Susan Brewer Service First Real Estate (636)936-8600