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Dark hardwood floors are very common flooring to have in
their homes; they are elegant and beautiful floors. When you have dark
hardwood flooring in your home’s main living areas: foyer, office,
dining room, family room, kitchen, and bedrooms, they can get dirty.
While these floors are beautiful and make homes improve in
value, they can be high maintenance; anyone with dark hardwood floors will agree.
Every crumb, dog or cat hair, or spot of
dust can show up on your floors like a big ol’ pimple on class picture day.
We’ve all been there. It’s embarrassing. And just like the pimple showing up in
the photo, having junk all over the floors when you have guests over is
incredibly embarrassing.
So how do you deal with this dirt, while still loving your beautiful dark floors?
Relax. Your
floors will not be 100% clean all day, every day. If you have pets, they will
bring some dirt into the house and they will shed some hair. Your feet and
shoes will bring some dirt into the house. If you try to clean every. Single.
Dirt speck. You are going to drive yourself crazy. Vacuum and clean when you
need to.
Have rules. With
dark hardwood, footprints show up very easily. Consider wearing socks or slippers in the home. You can try shoes
but those can scuff and track in dirt, unless you go the Mr. Rogers route and
have indoor shoes. However, if you are keeping your floors clean for guests,
then hold off on that rule for guests?
Have cleaning
essentials. A vacuum, Swiffer duster mop (dry), and a microfiber mopping
pad with hardwood floor cleaning spray.
Have a cleaning
routine. Set up a schedule for days and times when you can get your
cleaning done. Try to have one or two days a week when you can vacuum. Swiffer
two to three times a week. Mop once a week.
If you need tips and help maintaining your floors with a
trusted expert, then contact Chicagoland Pro, a hardwoodflooring expert.