How To Care For Hardwood Floors 

Dust Regularly 

One of the best ways to keep your hardwood floors looking beautiful is to dust them regularly. Regularly sweeping and vacuuming your floors helps to prevent this build-up of grit and dirt from becoming a problem. You can use an old-fashioned bristle broom to sweep your floors, but for best results, invest in a dust mop or a dry mop with a microfiber towel or pad attached that will catch every last speck of dirt and debris. 

Mop Regularly 

If you have hardwood floors, it’s essential to mop them regularly. Not only does it clean dirt and dust off of the floor, but it also removes germs from the air that can make you and your family ill. Regular mopping will also remove stains from spills, such as juice, coffee, and even wine. Use a water-based cleaner to remove these stains without damaging the finish of the wood. How often you should mop depends on a few factors, such as how many people in your home live with you and how much dust and dirt you sweep or vacuum daily. It’s a good idea to keep your floors clean in high-traffic areas such as the living room or kitchen, where kids play games and snack on snacks. 

Buff Regularly 

Buffing regularly helps to refresh the finish on your hardwood floors. It is a great way to extend the life of your floors, as it rejuvenates the top layer of polyurethane that protects them from scratches and other damage. It can also be a good alternative to full sanding, which can be more expensive and time-consuming.  Buffing is usually done by hand, or with stand-behind machinery you can rent from a home improvement store. Another popular option is to buff a floor with a polishing solution that’s specially designed for your type of flooring. This solution strives to fill in nicks and scuffs and is then buffed to a shine. And while this is truly an effective method for cleaning up minor scratches, it is not an alternative for more serious problems that may require sanding. 

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