Taking Care of Your Floor

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How you take care of your floor makes a big difference in the longevity you will get out of it. Certain practices such as not wearing your “outside” shoes on the floor help to keep dirt and grit off of the floor. While we know this is not always practical, proper maintenance does help assure your floor will last for years to come. Cleaning regularly to keep dirt off the floor helps a lot.

We recommend the Bona system of floor cleaners. These have pads on the bottom of them, as well as spray jets, to make cleaning an easy battle. The sprays are safe for the floor and do not leave buildup over time. 

It is NOT recommended to use any polishes, waxes, or other products that will leave buildup over time. While these products may look good when they go on, they break down over time, and have an adverse affect on the longevity of your floor.

It is also NOT recommended to use steam mops on hardwood floors. These push steam down into the wood and over time may compromise the floor. Proper maintenance allows for the option of a screen and re-coat after a few years. This is a one day process in which we clean up the surface and apply a fresh coat of finish. This also helps to increase the life of the floor.  Not all floors can be screened and re-coated.  This is a process done at our discretion when we believe the proper results will occur.

Prefinished Cleaning Instructions by Company

Listed below are cleaning instructions for each specific type of floor. Floor cleaning instructions for on-site finished floors are courtesy of National Wood Flooring Association. If you have had a prefinished floor installed, your contract will have the name of the manufacturer of the floor. Please locate that name and refer to that specific company’s cleaning instructions. Doing so will help insure the manufacturer warranty on your new prefinished floor.  Never use any polishes, wax, or oil soaps on prefinished floors, as these void the manufacturer warranty. By following the instructions provided, you will maximize the benefit of your floors for years to come.

Instructions for On-Site Finished Floors

Maintenance tips specific to surface-type finishes (oil based polyurethane, water based polyurethane and the finishes on most factory finished floors) include:

National Wood Flooring Association Maintenance Tips

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