SOLID HARDWOOD IS A GREAT LONG-TERM INVESTMENT FOR YOUR HOME IF YOU TAKE CARE OF IT PROPERLY.
SWEEP, DUST & MOP
Sweep, dust or dry mop your hardwood floors daily. The more traffic or pets you have, the more sweeping should be done. Weekly vacuuming would do your floors some good and use a damp mop twice a month on the higher traffic areas.
HARDWOOD CLEANERS
Clean your hardwood floors with a recommended hardwood floor cleaner once a month. Harsh chemicals and even fragrances can wear down the finish of your wood floor. Try out Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner and Bona’s other products.
sand & finish
Refinishing hardwood floors is like giving it new life. Flooring finish is like a protective barrier that helps protect the floor from damage. It is important to apply a fresh coat of finish every 3 to 5 years and sand and refinish every 10 years.
helpful tips to prolong the life of your hardwood floor:
-Put down doormats inside and outside exterior doors to cut down on the dirt and moisture tracked in
-Avoid scuffs and scratches by using floor protectors under furniture
-Put down area rugs in high traffic areas
-Less is more: use a moderate amount of floor cleaner
-Keep pets nails trimmed and well groomed
-Clean up any accidents as soon as possible
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