Hardwood Cleaning Guide

HARDWOOD FLOORING CARE AND CLEANING TIPS

• Sweep, dust mop, or vacuum regularly using the wand attachment on your vacuum cleaner.
• Never allow liquids to stand on your floor.
• Clean your hardwood floor occasionally using a swivel head mop with a soft cover.DO NOT USE WATER OR STEAM
• Wipe up spills immediately.
• Place a natural or colorfast mat outside at entrances to reduce the amount of dirt and moisture tracked into your home.
• Keep animal nails trimmed to minimize scratches.
• Support furniture with floor protectors that are at least one inch in diameter, made of non-staining felt or non-pigmented hard plastic, that rest flat on the floor and are replaced regularly.
• When moving appliances or heavy furniture, lay a plywood panel on your floor and “walk” the item across it to prevent scuffs and gouges.
• Replace hard, narrow furniture rollers with wide rubber rollers.
• Protect your floor from direct sunlight.
• DON’T use rubber, foam back, or plastic mats as they could discolor your floor.
• DON’T use ammonia-based cleaners, wax-based products, detergents, bleach, polishes, oil soaps, abrasive cleaning soaps, or acidic materials like vinegar..
• DON’T wear shoes with spike heels or heel taps on your hardwood floor. Remove shoes at the door to avoid potentially dragging in sharp objects in your shoe treads.