When it comes to getting hardwood flooring put into your home, once it is installed, you’ll want to keep your floor in the best condition possible so that your floor can last as long as you live in your home. There are a lot of little quirks when it comes to maintaining your hardwood flooring that you just might not be aware of or might not think about as it’s different from cleaning other floors in your home. I am going to be sharing my top tips on keeping your floor clean and in-tact.
Liquid is not your friend
Anytime there is a spill on your hardwood flooring, you’ll want to wipe it up as soon as possible. Letting liquid soak into your flooring can do damage over time, even if your flooring has an oil or lacquer on it. You might think, but what about mopping? You shouldn’t be mopping your wooden floor. You should sweep away any dirt and dust, before wiping marks or stains away with a microfiber cloth and possible a bit of floor cleaner if you have something tough to get out. Using a mop can allow excessive amounts of liquid to seep into your floor, which just isn’t good.
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