5 things you need to know about wood floor maintenance.

Proper wood floor maintenance is the key to retaining the elegance and opulence of your wooden flooring. If it is done right, you could keep your floor looking brand new for its entire lifetime. However, if done wrong, it could ruin the beauty of your flooring and even affect its durability in the long run. Keeping that mind, this article will highlight 5 things you should know about floor maintenance to ensure your wood flooring stays pristine for years to come.



1. Look for warranty & wood floor maintenance.

If you’re in the process of selecting and installing a wood floor in your home or workspace, it makes sense to look for a flooring company that provides a comprehensive warranty plan. This will ensure that any manufacturing or installation defects will be taken care of professionally and without any cost to you.

Besides for sourcing, installing and providing you warranty on a wood floor, it’s ideal if the floor company you chose also provides floor maintenance services. You can work out a discounted package that will help you get expert cleaning services at slashed rates.

2. Cleaning products.

The products you use to clean your floor are a very important aspect of wood floor maintenance. The wrong products could corrode the finish, discolor the wood and leave your floor unprotected. Opting for the floor company to clean your floor will safeguard you from this. However, if you do not want to spend that much, you can buy the suggested cleaning products from the flooring company (some flooring companies sell cleaning products) and take the DIY route to your floor maintenance needs.

3. Daily wood floor maintenance.

If you have a daily maintenance ritual in place, you won’t need to break the bank on expensive maintenance services that frequently. A tri-weekly, if not daily sweep and vacuum can keep your floor looking like new without having to do a proper maintenance every now and then. This is because, the grit and dirt we track onto our floors is as good as the grit on sandpaper and when you walk over this grit; it’s just as abrasive as any floor sander. 

4. Floor protectors on furniture.
The points where your furniture meets the floor is a friction prone area. Every time someone uses that furniture, it rubs against the causing scratches. The only way you repair these scratches is to opt for a costly maintenance service. But you can prevent this and keep your floor from being scratched by applying floor protectors in the legs of stools, sofas, tables, etc. You get these protectors in all shapes, sizes and colors too!

5. Don’t use a wet mop.

Unless you intent to take on the back-breaking task of getting on all fours and carefully cleaning the floor with a well wrung-out cloth, it’s advisable not to use a wet mop.  Those long-handle twist and squeeze mops don't shake-off the mop head thoroughly enough, and the residual water could cause your floor to swell and cup.

These were some basic tips on wood floor maintenance that you should keep in mind. If you want to go the DIY route, you can find many more tips on the internet. Happy cleaning!