One of the most common questions asked by homeowners when deciding whether to get hardwood floors or not is, "How do I clean hardwood floors?" Here are a couple of the do's and dont's of hardwood floor cleaning:
DO- Sweep hardwood floors- Invest in a great broom to keep those hardwood floors clean. A good broom can sweep away some of the little impurities.
DO/DON'T- Vacuum hardwood floors- Here's where having hardwood floors could get tricky! If you want to vacuum hardwood floors, only use a vacuum that doesn't have a beater bar. Upright vacuums with beater bars can put dents in hardwood floors, which is why they should never be used. Vacuuming can be done if you're using a vacuum without beater bars (such as a canister vacuum) with hardwood floor attachments. This type of vacuum will help clean between the floorboards without damaging the wood.
DO- Utilize rugs- Place rugs in areas that experience high foot traffic to prevent dirt, dust and dents from accumulating on hardwood floors. Also, place rugs near any areas where water could potentially splash onto hardwood floors to prevent water from seeping into the wood. Water can ruin hardwood causing it to warp or splinter.
DON'T- Use rugs with rubber or vinyl backing- In some cases, rubber or vinyl backing has damaged hardwood flooring, so check with the floors manufacturers to make sure rug backing won't be an issue.
DON'T- Use soaps or waxes- This includes any ammonia-based cleaners or oil soaps. Soaps or waxes could dull the finish and prevent future recoats from sticking to the polyurethane.
DO- Clean any sticky spots with a damp towel or sponge- Don't saturate the towel or sponge. The less water the better!
DO- Minimize water exposure- Always clean up spills immediately!
DO- Use a professional hardwood floor cleaner- Special cleaners are available and recommended for hardwood floors as a remedy to remove occasional nicks and marks on the floor. Spray some cleaner on a cloth to remove the marks. Be gentle!
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