Maintenance of solid and engineered wood floors • Sweep your floors or use a dust mop daily, but do not use a household dust treatment, as this may cause your floors to become slick or dull the finish. • Vacuum your floors regularly, as often as you would vacuum carpets. • Clean your wood floor’s coated surface with a lightly damped cloth using a recommended cleaning product, and according to the manufacturer’s directions for use. • Never damp mop a wood floor. In all cases, use minimum water, because water causes deterioration of the wood itself, as well as the finish. • Buy a “floor care kit” that your installer or flooring retailer recommends instead of counting on a home-made remedy of vinegar and water to clean your floors. Different finishes have different maintenance requirements, and it’s best to follow the professional advice in this area. • Clean light stains by rubbing with a damp cloth. • Avoid using mops or cloths that leave excessive water on the floor. Never let a spill of water dry on the floor. • Control the humidity levels by use of a humidifier or dehumidifier. You may need to have portable units in some rooms to maintain a humidity level of 35%. This maintains the integrity of the floor, and insures the viability of manufacturer warranties. • Have your floors recoated periodically as the finish shows wear. • Do not clean your wood floors with water or water-based products on a regular schedule. Clean only when necessary and clean only soiled areas. • If you are going to leave your home vacant for any extended period of time, close the shades on the windows and leave the thermostat set to maintain a constant temperature within 10 degrees of normal operating conditions. Allowing a wood floor to get too cold can damage the finish and adhesive.
Posted on: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:56:11 +0000
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