HARDWOOD FLOOR MAINTENANCE FOR SAN DIEGO HOMEOWNERS

Take Care of Your Wood Floors

As San Diego’s favorite floor renewal service, we’ve compiled this list of maintenance tips to help you maintain the quality of your hardwood floors. Our only goal is to help you preserve your hardwood floors so that you can keep loving them for years to come!

Wood Floor Maintenance Tips

Keep Your Floors Clean

Dirt, debris, and bacteria can wear down your floors and Increase the chances of them being scratched. Keep floors clean with a light sweep at least every other day. 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 dust and dirt at bay.

Prevent Damage to Your Floors

It’s wise to invest in mats or rugs that can be placed at the entryways of your home. This is an easy way to stop dirt on people’s shoes from traveling on to your wood floor. Choose rugs without an adhesive or abrasive bottom.

Don’t Use Water on Your Floors

Do not ever use water to clean your hardwood floors. Water 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

Stains are the biggest enemy to your hardwood floors. You’ll have an easier time maintaining your flooring if you take care to avoid spilling tough substances on them. When stains do happen, rubbing alcohol and steel wool should do the trick. However, this will leave a mark on the wood and damage to the stain. 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 can add a nice touch to the style of your room.

Refinish or Resurface Your Old Floor

Eventually, you’ll need to restore your old wood floor back to its original beauty. When that time comes, we hope that you will consider using one of our hardwood floor refinishing or resurfacing services here in San Diego.

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