WAYS TO MAINTAIN YOUR HARDWOOD FLOORING

18 October 2009
WAYS TO MAINTAIN YOUR HARDWOOD FLOORING

Hardwood flooring looks really beautiful and adds a touch of beauty to any home or office. This type of flooring can help to bring the natural beauty of nature into your home. These hardwood floors certainly make a place look elegant and decadent. The shine and texture of hardwood floors cannot be found in any other type of flooring. Hardwood flooring gives a lot of character to a place.

The do’s and don’ts of hardwood flooring maintenance

Hardwood floors make the place look very hospitable. This is what you want your guests to feel when they enter your home. Hardwood flooring has become very popular and can be found in many homes all over the world. Many people however do not know how to maintain hardwood floors. There are certain maintenance tips you should follow in order to maintain this flooring. The first tip is to keep them clean and dry. It is important you ensure that no liquids, especially dark coloured liquids such as red wine are spilled on the floor.

Do not in any case use a wet mop to clean a dirty hardwood floor. It will just end up destroying it. This is because the water will soak into the wood causing it to become soft. Use a vacuum cleaner instead to clean your hardwood flooring. It is also advisable not to use oily soaps to clean hardwood flooring; it will just leave your floor looking dull.