How To Maintain Hardwood Flooring In The House

Posted by ronald1conley on Jan. 3, 2012, 4:09 a.m.

A lot of homeowners find hardwood flooring very attractive. Moreover, this flooring type provides high-quality floors in houses because of its fabulous looks. Hardwood flooring is quite durable and good quality hardwood floors can go on for decades. As a matter of fact, the best hardwood treatments can be found in the most ancient homes of the country. This type of flooring has dark, shiny red color with a glassy look that reflect the different features of the house or any structure.

Hardwood Flooring is very warm also. If you install good hardwood flooring your home can get an immediate charm and coziness. But, on the other hand, it is quite undeniable that this type of flooring is a bit challenging in terms of maintenance. People having busy routines appoint professionals in order to maintain and polish their hardwood flooring. Even though you can manage these problems yourself, they take up a lot of your time.

Dusting and polishing your hardwood flooring daily

Flooring which is kept scratch and dust-free is considered to be the top hardwood. It is must for the wooden flooring installed in the house to be swept daily. Major signs that cause the damage of the hardwood flooring is the accumulation of dust particles in the fissures amidst the wooden tiles. You can polish your hardwood flooring with the help of an electric polisher containing revolving brushes or you can wipe off the hardwood surface regularly using a cotton rag, which enhances the deep red color of your hardwood flooring.

Weekly conditioning of your Hardwood Flooring

Your hardwood flooring needs a coat of floor conditioner or floor wax at least once in a week. Even though the floor wax does not smell good, it prevents your hardwood flooring from becoming over absorbent. Normally, the floor wax is put to set for a couple of days before using it for polishing. And once you are finished with your polishing, your hardwood flooring would look even more shiny.

Avoid exposure of wood to the moisture

Apart from the dust build-up and scratches, wooden floors are prone to damage by moisture. Ensure that you don't spill any water or any other drinking material on your wooden floor, if you want to take care of it. If, however, you drop water or any drink on it, be quick to clean and dry it up fully. . You can fix this problem by using the floor wax on your flooring and letting it remain for almost 24 hours before using the deep red color polish. Cleaning your hardwood flooring regularly would not only make it more glossy but will also make it last long. You should also clean your floor with a vacuum cleaner that is specially made for wooden or bare floors.

Comments

JuurianChi 14 years ago

That was funny.

firestormx 14 years ago

I removed the links, but I'm not gonna delete this myself (another mod can). If the users here don't know how to take care of their hard wood, this is a good post, and I highly recommend it. I take care of my hard wood several times a day.

JuurianChi 14 years ago

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JID 14 years ago

i lol'd at fsx's comment. i wish i hadn't even read the disturbing one below it, though.

Moikle 14 years ago

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flashback 14 years ago

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