Hardwood floorings can last so many years, but they do need some maintenance to help them keep clean & in perfect shape. Over time, hardwood floors can scratch & wear down. Fortunately, they can be sanded & refinished to look as good as new.
Here we have shortlisted a few tips to help make your floors last longer. These are the 4 things you’ve to stop doing now.
Don’t use a Carpet Vacuum on Wood Floors:
Most homeowners don’t realize that they require a different vacuum on hardwood floors than they do for carpets. Vacuums that are designed for carpet cleaning will actually cause damage to your hardwood floor. Instead, you can use a vacuum specially designed for hardwood.
Steer Clear of Using Shoes Inside The House:
Yes, shoes can cause a lot more damage to hardwood floors than pets. The main problem with shoes is that small pebbles and dirt can come with them and scratch your floors. And of course, when it is snowing or raining outside, the water can cause even more damage to the floors.
It is simply incredible to see how much longer hardwood flooring last in homes where people take their shoes off. Often, this add an extra 4 years before the floors have to be refinished.
Rather than wearing shoes, you may want put on nice soft & comfortable slippers. You may even wish to buy some extra pairs for your guests.
Avoid Using Rolling Chairs on Your Floor:
Rolling chairs are the biggest enemy of hardwood flooring. When you roll back & forth, you’re wearing down the polyurethane. And, when dirt get trapped in the wheel, the gravel wears them down further.
If you’ve rolling chairs, we’d highly advocate incorporating a plastic mat or an area rug under them.
Put entry Mats & Area Rugs at Door Ways:
For the front & back doors, ensure to have an entry mat outside and an area rug inside. This’ll help reduce water (and salt/snow) getting on your floors. It also encourage your children to wipe their feet. And, of course these items will help reduce dirt and water from the paws of your pets.
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