Hardwood Floor Care Guide
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 it an easy task to keep your hardwood floor looking like new!
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. Avoid rubber backing or non-ventilated rugs.Chairs and any other furniture that are moved frequently should have felt floor guides attached to the bottom to help prevent scratching and wear.
Do not walk on your hardwood floors in high heels and keep heels in good repair.
Maintain a consistent humidity level between heating seasons in all living areas. Excessive swings in humidity levels will cause hardwood floors to swell, shrink, cup or crown, crack, and show excessive gaps between boards. The use of a humidifier and/or dehumidifier system is recommended where inconsistent humidity levels occur.
Daily Dust Mopping or Vacuuming
Regular dust mopping or vacuuming is an essential part of hardwood floor care. A good quality dust mop or vacuum head is the most effective tool for cleaning dust and dirt off the floor. To keep your floor looking it's best, dust mop or vacuum at least twice a week or more, in heavy traffic areas.
Regular Cleaning
Spills and tracking-in dirt can be cleaned with a clean cotton cloth and Bona Kemi Hardwood Floor Cleaner. For overall cleaning, Northside has Bona Kemi kits available (includes: cleaner, mop, 2 mop head covers and instructions for use). Please call us for more information and latest pricing.Side Note: It is never prudent to wet mop or damp mop floors, as wood and water do not mix.
Do Not Use Wax or Spray Buff
Urethane finishes require little maintenance. Do not wax or polish the floor since it will make the floor harder to clean and cause problems for possible future refinishing or recoating.
Do Not Use Any of the Following:
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