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7 Ways On How To Take Care Of Your Home's Hardwood Floor

March 19, 2021 by Jeremy Lindy

When choosing a house to purchase, one of the few things that we check is its flooring. We often say "yes" to a place that has a hardwood floor since it has a classic and elegant look to it. Aside from that, we know that a hardwood floor is easy to maintain and clean. It is also solid and durable, which makes it cost-effective when adequately taken care of. 

If you are a wise homeowner and you want to make your hardwood floor at home last up to decades. You could get in touch with a Hardwood Floor Refinishing Milwaukee company or one local to you. Or you may consider following these doable tips on how to properly maintain and take care of your home's hardwood floor:

Buff It!

It is inevitable to have minor scratches and marks on your hardwood floor surface, especially if you have a pet at home. But you don't have to worry much and be stressed about it since minor scratches and marks can be removed through buffing. 

Buffing is one of the most efficient and effective ways to rejuvenate or revitalize your hardwood floor. It involves using an electric buffing machine and buffing pad to efficiently work the wax into the hardwood floor, giving it a protective layer against dirt and dust.

When buffing hardwood floors, you may opt to do it yourself, or you may choose to hire professionals to do the hardwood floor buffing for you. The latter is more recommended since it is more efficient and can save you the energy and the time spent buffing your flooring.

Use Felt Pads For Your Furniture

To prevent having scratches on your hardwood floor, it is remarkably suggested that you put or attach felt pads under each of your pieces of furniture, especially on their tapered legs. Felt pads can help you protect your hardwood floor from having scratches when you glide your furniture across the room as you do general cleaning or vacuuming at home.

Refinish Your Hardwood Floor

If you want to make home improvements and renovations to your place, your hardwood floor can be one of the things that you might want to consider upgrading. A beautiful hardwood floor can significantly elevate the overall aesthetic of your space. To ensure the best results, it's a good idea to work with a company that specializes in hardwood flooring austin, or elsewhere. They can guide you through the options and help you achieve the look and feel you desire for your home.

Upgrading your hardwood floor through refinishing offers a multitude of benefits that go beyond just aesthetics. One of the most significant advantages is the increase in your home's value. A beautifully refinished hardwood floor can make a striking impression on potential buyers, making your property more attractive in the real estate market.

In addition to boosting your home's appeal, refinishing your hardwood floor provides a smoother and shinier surface. Safety is another important consideration. Refinishing your hardwood floor helps eliminate rough patches and splinters that can pose a risk to you and your family. A smooth surface reduces the likelihood of slips and falls, providing a safer environment, especially for children and elderly individuals.

When planning to refinish your hardwood floor at home, there are things that you need to do first before you proceed in the process of refinishing it. For one thing, you must ensure that your hardwood floor is spotless and does not have any dust or dirt on it so that the result of refinishing is exquisite and worth your money.

Wipe Up Spills Immediately

Our kitchen hardwood floor is prone to food spills since the food preparation process can be pretty messy if you are not a careful-type of person. When that happens, you must ensure to wipe up that food spill immediately to avoid having a stained unsightly-looking floor. To clean up that food spill, never use a too wet mop as it will only damage your flooring in the long run. Instead, use a dry to slightly damp cloth when wiping the floor.

Use The Right Cleaning Tools And Product

To ensure that you will get the best results when you clean your hardwood floor, you must use the right tools, equipment, and cleaning products. There are only a few lists of cleaning tools that you will need in doing the task. These tools include a dry mop, a vacuum, a broom, a floor polisher, and a wax applicator.

In cleaning your hardwood floor and removing its dirt, you must avoid using vinegar, oil soap, and ammonia. These things can make your floor look dull and can cause it to lose its luster. Also, you must avoid cleaning your floor with too much water, as it can significantly damage your hardwood floor's quality.

Mop The Hardwood Floor The Right Way

Dirt and bacteria can accumulate on your flooring if you don't take time sanitizing it. Sanitize your hardwood floor at home at least twice a week using a dry to slightly damp mop. Of course, before you start mopping the floor, you must first ensure to vacuum it or sweep it thoroughly to remove all the dust. In sanitizing your hardwood floor, you may opt to use a mixture of soap and water, but make sure to avoid wetting the floor too much.

Vacuum Regularly

Nobody wants to step on a dusty floor. So, it would be best to vacuum your home and your hardwood floor regularly. Vacuuming allows you to eliminate the dust mites in your place that can cause sneezing, rashes, and other allergies.

Takeaway

One of the effective ways to keep your house look new and elegant is by maintaining the luster, durability, and quality of your hardwood floor. To ensure that you will have a long-lasting hardwood floor at home, consider following the tips mentioned above. These tips are all doable and most effective when correctly done.


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