Caring for Your Wood Floors
Renovators Place Columnist
Oct 08, 2009
What's
the best way to maintain your wood floors? Start
by keeping water and dirt away from them. Here are other tips:
·
Never put water on a
wood floor. Water and wood DO NOT mix well! Water will dull the finish, damage
and discolor the wood.
·
Vacuum your
floors often -- 2-3 times a week in a heavy traffic area. Dirt
is one of the worst enemies of wood. Keep it clean!
·
Wipe up spills
immediately with a slightly damp towel. Wipe it dry!
·
Never use products
designed for tile or vinyl floors on wood. Waxes will cause wood to become
slippery and appear dull.
·
Use throw rugs at
doorway entrances to help keep dirt from getting on the floor.
·
Put plastic or fabric glides under
the legs of furniture to prevent scuffing.
·
Never slide
furniture across the floor -- lift it instead.
·
In the kitchen, place an area rug
in front of the sink to catch spills.
Be careful of colorful rugs with dyes that might run.
·
In winter months, use a humidifier to keep wood shrinkage to
a minimum
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