My experience with hardwood floors has been very positive. They add warmth and appeal to any home. There are many choices of wood and finishes. Once you have hardwood floors it is important to maintain them correctly. The following tips will help keep your floors looking there best.
1)Keep pet claws trimmed. 2)Use no polishes or oil cleaning products. 3)Use a Swiffer for everyday clean-up. Wet Swiffer should be safe for spot cleaning. Remember, water and wood do not mix. Do not let water stand for an excessive amount of time. 4)Damp mop quarterly, or after that big party. Vinegar and water have come recommended, although it may not remove all the grease and soil deposits you wish it to. 5)Apply felt pads to furniture feet. 6)Heavy furniture on narrow castors will groove floors. Be smart! 7)Maintain proper humidity levels in your home. Excessive moisture will cup your floors. Not enough will shrink them. 8)Make deep scratches disappear with Min-Wax stain touch-up pens. They work great! Shake pen, mark over scratch, and quickly wipe with dry cloth. 9)Purchase hardwood friendly carpet pads. 10)Dents in floor can be filled with Min-Wax colored floor putty.
Good luck!
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