HARDWOOD FLOOR MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR NASHVILLE HOMEOWNERS

Treat Your Hardwood Floors With Care

Adding hardwood floors to your house can increase your home-appeal and further the unique beauty in your home. Many people even opt for wood floors because they are easier to clean and maintain than carpets. Regardless, there is a lot of maintenance required to keep your hardwood floors looking fresh. As Nashville’s favorite floor renewal service, we’ve compiled this list of maintenance tips to help you maintain the quality of your hardwood floors. We have your best interests at heart and hope these simple measures will help you stay in love with your hardwood floors!

Wood Floor Maintenance Tips

Keep Your Floors Clean

When dust settles on your hardwood floor it will increase the likelihood of scratching and wear them down quicker. Sweeping your floors at least every other day is an easy tactic to keep your floors clean and make sure dust doesn’t stick. If using a vacuum on your hardwood floors, be sure to choose a vacuum with hard floor settings and a soft brush. Vacuuming and mopping should be done about once a week to keep the dirt and allergens at bay.

Prevent Damage to Your Floors

Placing mats or rugs in your entryways can prevent against dirt collection. It’s best to choose mats or rugs without an adhesive or abrasive bottom.

Don’t Use Water on Your Floors

Do not ever use water to clean your hardwood floors because it can deteriorate the wood. Most stores carry a special wood floor cleaner that can be sprayed and wiped away with a soft cloth. Know the finish of your floors (for example, polyurethane or wax) so you can choose the right cleaner.

Maintain Polyurethane Finishes

Floors with a polyurethane finish will need special attention. Depending on the amount of foot traffic, these floors should be inspected and re-coated every 3-5 years.

Avoid Stains at All Costs

The biggest enemy of any hardwood floor is a stain. These are hard to prevent, but do all you can to keep tough substances from being spilled on your floors. When stains do happen, rubbing alcohol and steel wool should do the trick. However, this will leave a mark on the wood and damage the stain, so you’ll need to polish your floors in that spot.

Use Area Rugs

Cover high traffic areas with large rugs. Not only will this prevent damage to your hardwood floors, but these rugs add a lot of style to your home.

Refinish or Resurface Old Wood Flooring

Eventually, you’ll need to restore your old wood flooring. When that time comes, we hope that you’ll consider using one of our hardwood floor refinishing or resurfacing services here in Nashville.

We hope these tips are helpful! For all of your hardwood flooring needs, contact Fabulous Floors!