CARE
AND CLEANING
Hardwood
Floor Care
By following
a few simple rules today, you can minimize the need for repair
and refinishing tomorrow:
Dirt, grit and sand act like sandpaper to scratch, dent and dull
hardwood floors. Place floor mats at entrances to trap dirt. Sweep,
vacuum or dust mop at least weekly.
SWEEPING - Brooms with fine, exploded ends trap dust and
grit effectively.
VACUUMING - Use a brush attachment. Do not a vacuum with
beater bars because this can cause dents in your floor's finish.
Canister vacuums with special bare floor attachments are the surest
way to get rid of all the dirt and dust.
DUST MOPPING- Use a dust mop with a 12-to-18-inch cotton
head. Check with the flooring manufacturer if a mop treatment
is to be used.
WATER and other standing liquids can damage a floor's finish.
Standing water can warp a finished floor. Starting at the edge
and working toward the center, wipe up spills, pet accidents and
other mishaps when they happen.
FURNITURE should be moved by lifting, not dragging. Felt
contacts under furniture legs are a good idea to help prevent
scratches in routine use.
SUNLIGHT can cause discoloration over time. Close curtains
and blinds or add sheer drapes to protect a hardwood floor from
intense UV rays.
SHOES with exposed nails and heel supports will dent any
floor.
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