HARDWOOD FLOOR CARE

BRUCE JOHANSSON SANDMAN HARDWOOD FLOORS

HARDWOOD FLOOR CARE

Hardwood floors have been experiencing a resurgence of popularity in recent years. Once thought to be difficult to care for, hardwood floors are now seen as an easy to maintain, beautiful alternative to tile, vinyl, and even carpet. This is largely a result of improvements in the technology of hardwood floor finishes. These new finishes make keeping your hardwood floor looking like new an easy task. Just follow these simple maintenance procedures....

PROTECT YOUR FLOOR

Place throw rugs in front of sinks in your kitchen and any doors leading to the outside where heavy traffic and tracking occurs. However, do not do this until at least two weeks after the finish has been applied. Chairs, and any other furniture that is moved frequently, should have floor glides attached to the bottom of each leg to help to prevent scratching and wear. Do not wax the bottom of chair legs.

REGULAR DUST MOPPING

OR VACUUMING

Regular dust mopping or vacuuming is an essential part of hardwood floor care. A good quality dust mop or vacuum with bristle head is the most effective tool for cleaning dust and dirt off the floor. To keep your floor looking its best, dust mop or vacuum at least twice a week. Dust or vacuum more often on floors with heavy traffic. When using a dust mop, it is acceptable to use Endust on the mop.

OCCASIONAL CLEANING

Spills and tracked in dirt can build up and will require more than just dust mopping to remove. When this happens, lightly sponge mop with a mild cleaner solution diluted with lukewarm water. After sponge mopping run a dry towel wrapped around a broom over the floor. The cleaner solution will loosen the dirt and the towel will pick it up. These solutions can also be used on a rag for spot cleaning. Basic Coatings recommends the following:

Amount to add

Product per gal of water

Glass cleaners (Windex is best) 1/4 cup

Powdered dishwashing detergent 2 tablespoons

DO NOT USE MORE CLEANER THAN THE RECOMMENDED AMOUNTS. More cleaner DOES NOT mean better performance.

DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS ON YOUR FLOOR:

Pledge or other silicone-based polishes

Fantastik, Formula 409, or any cleaner

Pine-based cleaners like Pine Sol

DO NOT WAX OR SPRAY BUFF!

Water-base urethane finishes require little maintenance, so it is not necessary to wax or polish the floor. Waxes or polishes will actually make the floor harder to clean and cause problems for future recoats.

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