Hardwood floor maintenance tips

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Floorgem Services, Inc.
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Hardwood floor maintenance tips
There is nothing that adds to the beauty and
richness of your home better than a hardwood
floor this is a perfect combination of beauty
and strength but just like anything as good,
there is always the unspoken work that is
hardwood floor maintenance. You already know by
now that a hardwood floor is basically vulnerable
to dust and dirt and they can easily cause dents,
scratches and can dull it. You need to work
extremely hard to maintain the sheen on your
floor by developing a regular maintenance
schedule. There are a few simple steps you can
follow to make sure that dirt, grit and dust stay
away from your floor and you protect its beauty
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Hardwood floor maintenance tips
Know your floor before you pull out all your
mops out it important to know what type of floor
you are dealing with. You want to know whether
your hardwood flooring is sealed because cleaning
methods vary greatly depending on the type of
finish as opposed to the type of wood used. Any
floor installation expert can conduct a small
test to help you out with the correct
information. Floors can be surface sealed, or
they could also be treated using a penetrating
seal, oil finish, vanish or shellac while others
are waxed. Other floors are water and stain
resistant when they are sealed using urethane,
polyurethane or poly acrylic these floors are
quite easy to clean with only sweeping and
mopping. Oil treated floors are a little harder
to work with since the oil can easily get soaked
inside the wood causing hardness from the
inside. Keep the dirt off The most important
thing in hardwood floor maintenance is making
sure it is clean all the time. You need to make
sure that dust isnt allowed to settle on the
tiles because it easily scratches the wood. Get
hold of synthetic doormats and place them at the
entrance so they can collect any dirt and
moisture. Always avoid using mats that have
adhesive or those with abrasive coated bottoms.
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Hardwood floor maintenance tips
Important hardwood floor cleaning tips There are
simple but important tips that will keep your
hardwood floor always clean and shiny. Remember
that any water that spills on the floor needs to
be wiped away immediately and whenever you are
cleaning, use only recommended hardwood floor
cleaners. The floor needs to be vacuumed, dust
mopped or swept at least once or twice every
week. Whenever you are moving furniture or any
heavy equipment, ensure that it is not dragged on
the floor. You also want to make sure that leg
protector pads are placed on all furniture legs.
Humidity at your home should always be kept at
between 35-55 and as much as possible, ensure
that no direct sunlight hits the floor.
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Stone flooring maintenance tips
After doing all research and making comparisons,
you have finally decided that stone flooring is
what your house requires. You could have
considered factors such as the durability and
beauty of this timeless flooring especially when
it is cared for as it ought to. Once the floor
installation is done, what is required is a
well-balanced maintenance regime so the floor can
maintain its beauty and last a lifetime. You need
to take note that dust, dirt and sand can be
quite abrasive what about high foot traffic that
can scratch, dull and even destroy the good
finish after some time. This is the reason
regular maintenance of stone flooring is a must.
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Stone flooring maintenance tips
Vacuuming you can maintain a high level of
cleanliness if you dont allow dirt to build up
you can do a consistent quick and easy cleaning
by vacuuming every few days. When you are doing
the vacuuming, you want to make sure that the
setting if the cleaner is at the hard floor
setting for good results. This particular setting
ensures that the brushes dont rotate in such a
manner that they scratch the floor. Most people
leave their settings at the regular floor
setting which ends up damaging the
floor. Mopping If you have a vacuum cleaner
that doesnt have the hard floor setting, you
will have to do mopping using a soft dry mop
this prevents the accumulation of dirt and dust.
However, you must also mop using a wet mop at
least once every week so as to maintain the new
look of your floor. Always use those detergents
that are recommended for stone flooring and
tiles this ensures you dont compromise the seal
placed on top of the flooring. Ask the floor
installation expert for a list of products that
are recommended for this floor type so you dont
damage it or dull it prematurely.
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Stone flooring maintenance tips
Cleaning Solutions to be avoided When it comes
to getting the correct products for stone
flooring cleaning, you really dont have a
choice. The same should apply to meticulously
knowing about what type of solutions and products
you need to avoid using on your stone floor.
There a number of common cleaning solutions that
are used in the house that you need to always
keep away from your floor. This includes regular
household cleaners as well as vinegar some of
these products are too abrasive such that they
begin scratching the floor. The same applies to
all cleaning products that contain ammonia,
bleach or lemon juice because they will most
likely cause some permanent damage to your stone
floor. Also make sure that you avoid tile and tub
cleaners, grout cleaners and scouring powders
since these products are not reformulated to
clean stone flooring they will end up doing more
harm than good.
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Floorgem Services
8950 Route 108, Suite 105 Columbia,MD 21045 (410)
381-6697 [phone] www.floorgem.com