We hope you find these hardwood floor care tips usefull! At MacDonald
Hardwoods, we're committed to guide and coach you in every
aspect of your flooring and cleaning needs.
We've developed a few wood floor care "do's and don'ts"
over the course of our 20+ years of service to Colorado homeowners.
WHAT TO DO...
>Vacuum or sweep floor regularly to remove dirt, dust and
loose material.
>Remove spills promptly. Use your microfiber pad or a clean
soft cloth with MacDonald
Hardwoods Easy Floor Cleaner™ to clean-up wet spills. Use a vacuum
or broom to pick-up dry spills and abrasives.
>Place mats at exterior doors to trap sand and grit from incoming
traffic.
>Use area rugs on high traffic areas: at ends of steps, near doorways,
etc. All rugs should allow your wood floor to breathe. Avoid rubber-backed
or non-ventilated rugs. When rugs are impractical, perodically check
for wear.
>Install felt floor protectors on “feet” of all furniture.
>Maintain the relative humidity in your home between 45% and 55%
because excessive humidity or extreme dryness can cause your wood
floor to swell or shrink, creating cupping or cracks in your floor.
WHAT NOT TO DO...
>Do not let sand, dirt and grit build up. They can act
like sandpaper and actually abrade and dull the floor finish.
>Never damp mop a wood floor. Excessive amounts of water can cause
your floor to swell and cup.
>Do not wet mop with water and vinegar. This can dull your floor
finish over time.
>Avoid walking on wood floors with high heels. They can severely
damage wood floors.
>Keep heels in good repair.
>Keep pets’ claws properly trimmed to avoid excessive scratches
and gouges.
>Do not use wax, oil soap, liquid polish, or other household cleaners
on your polyurethane finished wood floor. The use of these products
can dull today’s floor finishes and make refinishing difficult.
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