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How to take care of your wooden flooring (2013-08-08)
Nothing compares to the warmth of a Hardwood Wooden Flooring in your living area. It radiates the entire room and creates an aura which is enjoyable and makes you feel like at home. Again it comes with some kind of maintenance and you need to take special care. There are certain dos and don’ts with your wooden flooring and we are going to out across them so as your wooden flooring remains shiny and warm for a long Period,
- Do’s
-> Dust and Mop with damp cloth
A regular sweeping of floor and mopping with damp or almost dry cloth weekly will keep your wooden flooring and laminates shiny and pristine.
-> Regular Polish
Polish with a recommended product which is compatible with your flooring once a year. It not brings shine but also adds a layer on the wooden flooring Rochester which protects it and makes cleaning easy. Such polishes also prevent wooden flooring from light abrasive material and marks.
-> Place Rugs
Rugs should be placed in the kitchen entrances if it is attached with the living area (quite common in open kitchens). Keep rugs at the entrance doors and any area where heavy traffic is expected.
-> Protect from direct Sunlight
Harsh rays from sunlight can cause discoloration and heat the surface that can result in severe damage.
-> Animal Nails Trimmed
Regularly trim your pet nails to avoid any scratch on the floor and any to prevent any permanent damage.
-> Vacuum Clean the floor
Regularly vacuum clean your floor since it will remove the slightest bit of dirt on the floor.
-> Use of Rubber base in furniture legs
If possible install rubber bases in your furniture legs which will prevent floor from scratches.
- Don’ts
-> Avoid Stilettos or High Heeled Footwear
Don’t wear high heeled footwear to avoid permanent marks or scratches on the floor.
->Don’t use following Cleaning Products
Use of detergent and alkaline based products is strictly prohibited.
-> Avoid spilling water for cleaning purpose
Never spill water on the floor for cleaning. Always clean any kind of dirt, marks or wet mud marks with damp cloth.
->Avoid Rubber or Plastic doormats
Don’t use plastic material doormats because they can cause sticking on the wooden surface and could even damage the top layer?
-> Avoid dragging heavy furniture across the flooring
Don’t drag heavy furniture. Always try and pick it up with some kind of help to prevent the flooring laminate.
For more queries and information on hardwood floor installation in Rochester contact us at Ocke Construction.
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