Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood Care & Maintenance
Newly installed hardwood floors have timeless, natural beauty, and with proper care and attention, they can maintain their appearance for decades. Since time, traffic, stains, and spills can take their toll, follow this guide to care for your floors properly and help prevent damage.
Entrances
Proper care starts before dirt even enters your home:
- Invest in mats and rugs for all entryways and exits so you can catch dirt off the bottoms of shoes
- Have guests removes shoes at the door and place them in a designated area
- Never walk on hardwood with cleats, golf shoes, or stiletto heels
Quality Tools
Routine hardwood care is simple and requires very few tools:
- Invest in a soft-bristle broom and sweep away dirt and dust daily
- You can vacuum hardwood, but use hard surface settings and turn off the beater bar
- A dust mop is another good alternative to sweeping
Spills
Spills happen, so be prepared when they do:
- Don’t let water or other liquids sit on your hardwood for too long
- Wipe spills quickly with a clean, damp cloth
- Dry the surface thoroughly after the spill has been removed
Free In-Home Estimate
We bring product samples to your home, measure your space, and provide a free, no-obligation estimate.
