subject: How To Maintain Wood Flooring [print this page] Wood flooring has become an increasingly popular floor covering option in recent years. It can provide any home with a rather elegant appearance. As with the installation of any type of flooring, this is an extremely expensive investment. Once you have it installed, it is very important to keep it properly maintained. This will ensure that your wood flooring keeps its shiny new look and lasts for many years to come. There are several techniques and strategies that you can utilize to properly care for your wood flooring.
No matter how careful you are, there will come a time when something will accidentally get spilled. It is essential to clean the spill as soon as it occurs. If the spill is left to stay on the wood floor, it could cause damage and possibly warp it. You can use a paper towel to clean the spill quickly, and then if there is still a spot, use a damp mop to go over the area.
One of the best ways to maintain your wood floors is to clean them on a regular basis. It is essential to remember not to get them wet, but you can use a damp mop and a mixture of vinegar and water to do a regular cleaning on them. It is possible to use a vacuum to remove dust and debris from them. Remember to not use a vacuum that has a beater brush or one that is used for carpeting. This could cause scratches and damage to your wood flooring.
If you have wood floors, you should have a few different grades of steel wool and some extra wax available. The steel wool is useful in getting rid of scuff marks, water spots, cigarette burns, and other dark marks that may end up on your floor. You will need to wax over the spot that you have used the steel wool on.
If you notice that your wood flooring does not shine like it used to when it was first installed, this means you may need to do a couple of things. First, your floors may need to be buffed to bring the shine back. If this does not work, you may need to add another layer of protective wax onto them.
It is important to remember to never drag items across your floor such as furniture. This can cause scratches and damage that may possibly be irreparable. If you feel at some point that you may have to move your furniture or if you have some pieces that sit directly on the floor, you may need to put felt underneath them.
