How To Clean and Take Care Of Hardwood Floors

The key to lasting beauty of your wood flooring investment is proper cleaning and maintenance for the life of your floor.

Whole Wood's flooring care guidelines:

• Vacuum often
• Dust mop to keep grit and abrasives off floor
• Blot up spills immediately to protect your floor from water damage
• Use soft protectors on chairs and furniture
• Clean using a spray solution of hardwood floor cleaner
• Never pour cleaner directly on your floor
• Do not buff, wax or polish
• Never use abrasive cleaners or wet mop
• Rearrange rugs and furniture periodically so floor ages evenly
• Place mats outside and inside entrances or around sinks and dishwashers to protect your floor against spills, sand and abrasives
• Avoid mats that prevent airflow and moisture like rubber mats or mats with dense backings
• Keep pets nails trimmed to avoid scratches to your floor
• Do not walk on floors with spike heeled or sports shoes
• Maintain indoor humidity between 30%-50%