Hardwood Floor Care: Protecting Your Investment
Hardwood floors add timeless beauty and value to any home. To keep them looking their best and protect your investment, proper care and maintenance are essential. The right cleaning routine will preserve the floor's protective finish, prevent scratches, and maintain its natural luster for decades to come.
🧹 Daily and Weekly Maintenance
The key to long-lasting hardwood is to keep it free of dirt and grit, which act like sandpaper underfoot.
💧 The Right Way to Mop
Water is the enemy of hardwood floors. The goal is to use as little moisture as possible.
Never wet-mop or use a steam cleaner on a hardwood floor. Excessive water can seep between the boards, causing them to warp, swell, and cup. Always use a "damp-mop" method.
🛡️ Long-Term Protection
Preventative measures are your best defense against damage.
Protective Tips:
- Use doormats at all entrances to trap dirt and grit.
- Apply felt pads to the bottom of all furniture legs to prevent scratches.
- Clean up spills immediately with a soft cloth.
- Consider recoating the floor's finish every 3-5 years to restore its protective layer before it wears through to the wood.
Beautiful hardwood floors are worth protecting. The Box Advantage Group offers professional floor care services, including deep cleaning and polishing for hardwood floors. Contact us to keep your floors looking their absolute best.
