- Wipe up spills immediately. The longer you let spills sit on your hardwood floor, the harder it will be to remove and the better the chances it will do damage to your floors.
- Use doormats, both interior and exterior, to collect any moisture and dirt that is on the bottom of your guests' shoes.
- It is winter afterall; for those of us in the northern half of the US, it means there is snow and ice on the ground.
- Place area rugs in spots of your floor that are considered high traffic points.
- In front of food, sinks, fridges, etc. If you think a lot of people will be in an area, then put a rug there.
- Consider a dehumidifier because it will reduce the amount of humidity produced by all the moisture outside and the body heat inside.
- Do not let water, either being brought in from outside due to the snow or from spills, sit on your floors for extended periods of time (we have already mentioned this). However, in addition to it doing damage to the floors if you let it sit but it can also create a dangerous surface for your guests- they can slip.
If you do have any damage happen to your floors after tonight's festivities that need hardwood flooring maintenance or hardwood flooring restoration then feel free to contact us.