We would love to have a wood floor in our house, but we are always worried about the care we should give to it. Thinking about those who already have and those who are planning to have a wood floor, we at Modern Oak Interior Design, are giving you some tips how to take care of your beautiful floor:
1. Vacuum, sweep or dust mop your floor once a week, or more if needed. The vacuum head must be a brush or felt one and a wand attachment is preferable. Do not use vacuums with beater bars or hard heads. Manufacture recommended swivel-head mops with terry or grit and dirt can act like sandpaper on hardwood floors.
2. Spills and tracked-in dirt should be wiped up immediately. For spot cleaning, use manufacture recommended floor cleaner on a clean cloth and rub onto the spot. Never apply wax treatments to your urethane-coated floor.
3. Never clean or mop with water. Water may permanently damage the floor.
4. Area rugs are recommended in front of kitchen sinks, at all pivot points and within high-traffic areas. Do not use rugs with solid rubber or vinyl backings. The rugs must be made of a breathable material to prevent moisture entrapment.
5. Use interior and exterior doormats at all entrances to collect dirt and moisture and prevent it from being tracked onto the floor.
6. Never use any of the following products (or products similar in nature) on your floor: ammonia-based cleaners, acrylic finishes, wax-based products, detergents, bleach, polishes, oil soap, abrasive cleaning soaps or acidic materials, such as vinegar. Many of these products can pit or etch the finish of your flooring or prevent the proper use of recommended maintenance materials.
7. Keep animal nails trimmed to minimize finish scratches.
8. Do not damage your floor with shoes having heeltaps or sharp objects protruding from the sole such as rocks, exposed nails and gravel.
9. Avoid walking on wood floor with spike or stiletto-heeled shoes. Spike or stiletto high-heels must be properly maintained to prevent damage from the steel heel support.
10. Use furniture leg protector pads under all furniture and make certain to keep them clean and well-maintained.
If you have any questions or concerns about your hardwood floor, the staff of Modern Oak Interior Design will be happy to help you with anything you need, from flooring needs through the whole process of installation.
For more information regarding your cabinets, countertops and flooring, please visit our showroom at 18316 Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country or give us a call at 661-298 8721 and we will be very happy to help you with any question.