Tips For Cleaning Hardwood Floors

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• Seals form a barrier between the wood and liquids
  or abrasions.
• Materials commonly used to seal hardwood floors
  today include urethane, polyacrylic, and
  polyurethane.
• Its important to keep in mind, oil treated or
  untreated floors require special care. When you
  seal a floor, however, the cleaner comes into
  contact with the seal, not the wood..

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• Keeping dust particles off of floors will keep
  dirt from getting ground into the finish.
• Removing spills and treating stains instantly
  will keep deep stains from penetrating the finish
  and the wood.
• Using an auto floor sweeper once a week, or more
  often in high traffic areas, will keep hardwood
  floors from requiring more intense cleaning as
  often.

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• Put floor protectors on the legs of furniture to
  prevent scratches when scooting or from weight.
• Place mats near all entryways to prevent dirt and
  water from being tracked inside.
• Avoid wearing heels on the wood floors.
• Keep indoor pets nails trimmed.

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• In many cases, water is the strongest cleaner
  that you will need to use on your hardwood floor.
• Avoid home remedies using lemon juice, vinegar,
  ammonia, and other acidic ingredients that can be
  just as harmful to your finish as some chemicals.
• Never leave hardwood floors wet. Use a soft cloth
  to dry up puddles and pick up remaining moisture.
• Never use products with wax that can build up and
  dull your hardwood floor.

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• Use tools that are made specifically for use on
  hardwood floors.
• A Clarke floor sweeper designed for use on wood
  surfaces is ideal for cleaning large areas.
• Microfiber mops are soft and they hold onto dirt
  that could be moved around with regular mops,
  leading to scratches.
• Dusting and damp mopping are better options than
  vacuuming with a traditional upright that could
  damage the floors surface.

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• Some liquids can permeate the floors finish over
  time if they arent cleaned up immediately.
• For stubborn spills, use a 50/50 bleach and water
  mixture that you leave on the stained area just
  until the stain fades. Rinse with water and dry.

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• Products with wax may look great after the first
  application, but the wax will build up over time
  and begin to look not so shiny.
• An auto floor sweeper with the appropriate
  buffing pad can bring a new shine to old wood
  floors.
• Use two teabags and boiling water to create a
  brew that will make hardwood floors shine
  naturally.

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• Many products made to clean hardwood floors
  contain chemicals that are actually harmful to
  your floors, children, pets, and the environment.
• Look for green cleaning products that are safe.
  Todays new eco-friendly products are made to be
  effective without the harmful effects of
  traditional cleaners.

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• Performance Systems Janitorial Supply is a
  trusted resource for auto floor sweepers,
  scrubbers, and a variety of janitorial supplies
  and parts to keep floors clean at competitive
  prices. PS Janitorial products include
  high-quality refurbished cleaning equipment that
  is available at a much lower cost than buying
  new.
• To learn more, visit www.psjanitorial.com or call
  1-800-747-5096.

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Sources

• http//www.today.com/home/how-clean-hardwood-floor
  s-101-2D12054704
• http//www.apartmenttherapy.com/best-tips-for-clea
  ning-hardwood-floors-199663

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Summary

• Prevention is the best way to care for hardwood
  floors. Keeping dust and grit off of the floor by
  dusting or sweeping can prevent the need for more
  intense cleaning. For larger areas and those with
  heavy traffic, consider an auto floor sweeper.