Keys to Maintaining Your Hardwood Floors

Dull Looking Floors

Dull hardwood floors are usually caused by minute scratches on the surface and more often than not it can be repaired with just a light refinishing to get it back to looking like new. One way to prevent the floors from looking is to protect them by using carpet runners in high-traffic areas.

Refinishing

Refinishing your hardwood floors will help to keep them looking new. When you have your floors refinished, you will actually have a new protective layer added to the flooring. With a new layer of protection, your floors will appear as if they were brand new.

Hardwood Flooring’s Enemy

Water and damp high humidity are a hardwood floor’s worst enemy. Anytime there is a spill, it needs to be cleaned up immediately in order to not cause further damage. One thing you need to keep in mind is that when stains start occurring, there could be an underlying problem that needs to be addressed right away.

Dust and sand can also cause problems in the long run. They can start to sand away the surface and cause the floor to look dull. Fine dust particles can also get in between the boards and cause them to loosen. Regular sweeping can keep this from occurring.

Use Furniture Pads

Furniture pads will help to protect the floors from getting scratched. Even though you might not notice at first, even the slightest movement of the furniture will cause scratches in the flooring. This preventive measure will make your hardwood flooring last longer.

Avoid Polishes

Most of the polishes you can buy at your local grocery store can actually damage the flooring. Santizo Hardwood Flooring can give you recommendations on what to use for your flooring. Remember that different species of flooring require different treatments.