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Don't
Damp Mop - Water and wood floors don't mix! Use only the manufacturer's
recommended cleaning products on your hardwood floor.
Vacuum Regularly - Small stones, mud and gritty dirt tracked in from
outside can scratch the finish of your wood floor. To help combat this
use long bristle welcome mats placed at all outside entrances for people
to wipe their feet on before entering onto the floors. Also, vacuum
using a soft bristle brush attachment.
Use the Proper Chair Glides - Narrow wheels, sharp wooden legs or metal
furniture legs can scratch and dent hardwood floors. Any furniture that
rests directly on top of a hardwood floor should have felt protectors,
or furniture coasters under all it's feet. For extremely heavy objects
such as a piano, use wide, non-staining rubber cups. Purchasing floor
protectors is cheap insurance for protecting your hardwood floor
investment.
Don't Use Oil Soaps - There are many over the counter oil based soaps
and wax based cleaning products that may damage or dull the finish of
your wood floor. The best suggestion is to only use the manufacturers
recommended cleaning products on your hardwood flooring.
Never Wax a Urethane Floor - If your hardwood floor has a polyurethane
finish never use a paste wax on the floor's surface. A paste wax may
form a sticky film on your floor and allow tracked in dirt to stick to
your wood finish. Polyurethane finishes will not adhere to any wax and
adding a fresh coat of polyurethane to your floor will be very
difficult.
Wipe Spills Immediately - when accidents happen and some liquid gets
spilled on your hardwood floor, you should use a slightly damp white
cloth, or paper towel to immediately clean up and dry the effected area.
For more difficult spots, follow the Manufacturer¡¯s recommended
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