Hardwood floors can be an excellent addition to any home. Aside from granting your living space the style and cozy aesthetic that so many homeowners long for, they’re durable, can improve the air quality, and can add to the pre-existing value of your home should you ever decide to sell. With old man winter leaving for another year and the spring bunny hopping around without a care in the world, spring cleaning is approaching. Taking care of your hardwood floors is important to maintain their integrity. We’ve compiled a guide to help this season.
It’s OK to be a Doormat
If you’ve ever owned carpeted flooring, then you’re probably aware of all the unsightly items that get tracked into the house from people and pets. While stains and other things of the sort don’t usually get tracked in with a hardwood floor, you still have to be on the lookout for scuff marks and spills. One of the best ways to combat this is the use of doormats. Taking a few seconds to wipe your feet or remove your shoes before walking around will alleviate the issue.
(Don’t) Cut a Rug
While doormats can certainly lower the amount of ugliness that gets tracked into your home, the traffic that crosses your floor every day is another thing to think about of you own a hardwood floor. One of the best ways to combat this problem is by placing some strategically placed rugs throughout your house, especially in the high traffic areas to minimize scuff marks.
Avoid Using Cleaning Products
Despite the clever advertisements from many companies promising the various benefits of using their products, it’s important to remember that cleaning products are best kept away from hardwood floors. Bleach and ammonia-based cleaners have chemicals that do more harm than good and can even cause irreversible damage resulting in costly repairs.
Refinishing to Cross the Finish Line
Refinishing your hardwood floor is one of the best ways to take care of unsightly scuff marks and abrasions. You’ll find that doing so will have them looking as good as new. Depending on who you use, it’s good to do it once every one to two years. It’s recommended that you hire a professional and don’t attempt to take care of it yourself.
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