There is nothing worse coming home to find that there is a scratch on your new hard wood flooring. Of course, it can happen but it is nice being able to avoid it. We all live very hectic lives with children, dogs, cats and partners. It can be difficult keeping track of what is going on and with people running around in the morning in a bid to get to work and school on time, you often forget the toll you are putting your flooring through.

Dragging furniture across your wooden floor is a definite no no! It can cause serious damage to your flooring which can lead it to be weakened and also make it an eye sore. You should lift furniture if you are moving it around the room and the legs of tables, units and coffee tables should have coasters underneath to prevent small scratches from occurring.

In addition when you are cleaning your flooring, be sure to use the right detergent. The wrong detergent can damage and discolour your flooring. The professional that laid your floor will be able to tell you what the best product to use is.