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It may seem like a silly topic, I
mean, washing a floor should be simple, correct?
The way you wash your hardwood
floor really depends on the type of sealant that you have used. So, be
sure to determine your type of finish, if any at all, because the finish, and
not the type of wood, actually determines how you would safely wash and care
for your floor.
It is also important to note that
water is wood’s worst enemy! Why you ask?
Hardwood floors can easily get
water damaged even if they’ve been sealed. If a wood floor gets saturated with
moisture, swelling and warping, unwanted stains or mold growth could result.
To avoid these problems, and to insure the beauty of your floors for years to
come, address spills as quickly as possible.Take the time to buff your floor
with a towel so that the floor is dry.
I’m not going to go on and on about
the Do’s and Don’ts of cleaning your floor; however, I will emphasize the Do’s.
Here they are:
Do use a non-toxic floor cleaning
solution. The best choice is a simple mixture of ¼ Cup of mild liquid
dishwashing detergent added to a bucket of warm water.
*Toxic cleaners are not only bad
for the environment, but also your health and the quality of air in your home.
Do use a sprinkle of baking soda on
a damp sponge for rubbing off scuffmarks.
*Again, harsh cleaners and high
acidic products such as vinegar and ammonia cleaners will eventually dull the
finish of your floor.
Do vacuum and sweep wax based floor
surfaces only.
*If floors are waxed, re-apply wax
once or twice a year, and buff in-between to restore the original shine. Waxed
wood shouldn’t be mopped; a wax seal is not watertight and liquid could cause
unwanted damage.
There you have it, how to care for
your hardwood floor 101. For further questions, don’t hesitate to call
the experts at Collingwood Flooring and they will be thrilled to share their
knowledge and expertise on the subject of flooring!
Written by: Melanie Vollick
Writing for several years with experience in newspaper, newsletter,
website, magazine, technical and business writing, Melanie is an
accomplished columnist, editor and proof reader. Her aptitude for
approaching many styles and genres of writing allow her to present
incomparable written documents in a timely manner, while developing a
strong presence for her clients.
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