10 Tips to Clean Hardwood Flooring

Installing a new hardwood flooring? Do you know how to clean the real wood flooring and maintain its shining? Don’t Worry! We have sorted out 10 tips to clean and maintain hardwood flooring.

  1. Use High Quality Polyurethane: For rich look it is always recommended that you use high quality polyurethane. It will cost you a little bit more but the after-results would be impressive and long lasting.
  2. Choose Low Finish: When you use extra shiny finish for your flooring it will reflect more light and show almost everything like dust, scratches, and dents. That will require regular cleaning and maintenance. So, it is suggested that you go for satin or matte finish.
  3. Use Lighter Shade: Dark Flooring is in trend currently, but it will expose dust more. Dust is usually light, when you go dark, it will expose. So, always go for one or two shade lighter.
  4. No Shoes On The Floor: Shoes really can harm your flooring quickly. They generally have dust and small pebbles that can cause dent and scratches. Hence, you may want to take your shoes off. If you are concerned about the comfort of walking barefoot, use socks or slipper.
  5. Use Anti-Dent Pads: Make sure you use Anti-dent pads underneath all of your furniture like tables and chairs. These type of furniture’s are tend to move frequently.
  6. Right Vacuum Cleaner: People often use the same vacuum cleaner for Flooring and Carpets. But this is wrong. Flooring needs a different gentle vacuum cleaner to avoid the scratches.
  7. Use Microfiber Mop: Don’t use broom on hardwood flooring, as it can cause scratches on your solid oak flooring. Always use microfiber mob that goes softly and smoothly over your floor.
  8. High Quality Floor Cleaner: Always use manufacturer recommended floor cleaner. And never use cleaner which has wax in it. Go for Green Floor Cleaners that is safe for your kids and your pets.
  9. Buy Carpet or Rugs: Rugs will give your flooring a richer look and it is good for your furniture too. Living rooms and the dining rooms are the best areas to use rugs.
  10. Don’t Use Rolling Chair: Rolling chair can cause dents and scratches on your flooring. So try to avoid furniture like rolling chair. If is necessary to use chairs with wheel, use a mat underneath or use high quality rubber wheel.

Consider these tips before choosing any hardwood flooring. You can consult with the flooring manufacturer too about the maintenance and cleaning tips.

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