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To keep a hardwood floor in good shape, you must invest some time and effort to achieve this goal. All experts agree that without proper maintenance any hardwood surface eventually loses its beauty and shows damage.

There are many ways to provide care for hardwood floors, and it is only logical to educate yourself on how to do so in the best possible manner. After all, hardwood floors are quite an investment, and you wouldn’t want to see it ruined after a short while. Here is a sample schedule you should adopt for best results:

Daily – sweep and dust high-traffic areas on a daily basis to keep them clean.
Weekly – vacuum clean floors, using an appropriate attachment.
Monthly – clean surfaces with a hardwood floor cleaner.
3-5 years – apply a maintenance coat of finish.
Every ten years – sanding is required, as well re-finishing floors again.

To keep hardwood floor in decent condition for time to come, you also need to invest some more effort. Here are few helpful maintenance tips you should follow in that regard:

Don’t clean with tile/vinyl cleaners – any self-polishing acrylic waxes quickly cause the wood to become more slippery, and worse yet – it acquires a dull look.

Stop debris at the door – throw a nice doormat at the entryway to stop debris from being tracked in. Solid dirt and other particles pose a threat to hardwood floors. The material could easily be scratched.

Don’t clean with moisture – one common mistake people make with cleaning hardwood floor is using too much moisture. Forget about wet-mopping, as moisture can and will dull the wood. If you ever use a steam cleaner, you can expect some severe damage to hardwood floors.

Treat spills immediately – while many finishes don’t have any problem with this, you should wipe up spills and stains as quickly as possible. Various substances can cause damage to some finishes, so it pays to address the problem soon enough. Use a slightly damp cloth for the job.

Don’t apply too much wax – if you notice the wax on your floor is dull, buff it. Don’t use too much wax, especially in areas that see little to no traffic (like the areas under furniture). You can apply some wax every other session to prevent build-up.
Put protectors on furniture – felt protectors on the legs of furniture work best to protect hardwood floors. That is especially the case with furniture pieces you often move, such as kitchen chairs.

Don’t walk on hardwood floors with dangerous shoes- cleats and high heels could cause some severe scratching, either to wood, or the finish of hardwood floors.
Do not slide heavy furniture – if you need to move heavy furniture items; it is best to lift it, instead of pushing it. That way you prevent scratches.

As you can see, there are quite a few things to consider in regards to hardwood floor care and maintenance. Implement said tips to keep your floor in top condition.

Should you ever need professional assistance with hardwood floors, don’t hesitate to contact FK Floor Sanding on 020 3909 7641.

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