Hardwood Floors – The Healthy Choice
“Many people prefer to look of natural wood floors
to carpeting. But some allergy sufferers appreciate feeling
great as much as they appreciate great décor. Hardwood
doesn’t trap such allergenic substances as animal dander,
pollen, mold and house dust the way carpet can and hardwood
floors with non-polluting finishes may promote indoor air
quality.” (Your Family, April 1991 issue by Barbara
Landy)
Daily Preventative Maintenance
Sweep or dust your floors on a regular basis. Wipe up spills
immediately with a damp cloth. Place throw rugs at entrance
and exits. Keep shoes in good repair and pets nails clipped.
Use fabric faded glides or felt pads under your furniture
legs and replace them as needed. Try to maintain a constant
humidity level in your home of at least 40 to 50%. You can
accomplish this by using air conditioning or a dehumidifier
in the summer and a humidifier in the winter. Maintaining
a constant humidity will minimize expansion and shrinkage
on your hardwood floor. Check our Mircofiber Mop System available
on our website or by calling 609-971-7188.
Monthly Maintenance
We all like to do a thorough cleaning regularly. You can
accomplish this by using a mop dampened with wood floor cleaner.
Emphasizing the “Wood Floor Cleaner”, Do Not use
all purpose cleaners or other household cleaning products.
These products can be harmful to your floors finish and to
the wood. They may also cause them to become dull, sticky
or slippery. If in doubt of the product right for your floor,
ask your retailer or refer to manufacturers instructions.
Maintenance Coating or Buff and Coat
The most important factor in the life of your wood floor
is the degree of traffic it endures and the preventative maintenance
performed. A good rule of thumb I recommend is to have a maintenance
coating on your floor every 3 to 5 years. This will extend
the life of your floor by keeping the floor sealed from any
surface contaminants… i.e. water, abrasives. You see,
once your finish has deteriorated to the point where the bare
wood is visible, it is necessary to resand.
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