Life can be messy. Luckily, hardwood floors are easy to clean and maintain. Maintenance requirements depend on your lifestyle and wear and tear. Protect your investment in residential or commercial hardwood flooring with these floor care and maintenance tips from the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA).
Simple Schedule for Hardwood Floor Care and Maintenance
As needed
Immediately wipe up spills or water with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Pay special attention to the kitchen, dining room, and entryways.
Daily
Dust mop or sweep the hardwood floor to remove loose dirt that can scratch the hardwood. Avoid wet mops and steam mops that will damage the wood and finish.
Weekly
Using the bare floor setting, vacuum the hardwood flooring.
Monthly
Use a Hardwood Specialists and Craftsman-recommended wood floor cleaner to clean the floor. Avoid soaps, detergents, oil soaps, vinegar, wax and household cleaners.
Every 3-5 Years
Schedule Hardwood Specialists and Craftsman for cleaning and maintenance when the flooring looks dull. We use professional hardwood flooring products to apply a new coat of finish.
Every 10 Years
Schedule Hardwood Specialists and Craftsman for sanding, refinishing, and repair.
Hardwood Flooring Cleaning Tips
Kitchen
Kitchen floors are magnets for spilled food and drinks, so immediately sweep or wipe up messes. To simplify your cleaning routine, place a mat in front of the kitchen sink and under pet food dishes and children’s high chairs.
Doorways & High-Traffic Areas
Place mats, carpet runners, or rugs in entryways and high-traffic areas. Choose solid cotton fabrics and avoid rugs with rubber or plastic backing.
Homes with Pets & Plants
Trim pet nails often, and avoid playing with pets in ways that scratch or damage hardwood floors. Keep potted plants on plant stands, not directory on the floor.
Furniture
Place floor protectors under furniture. When moving furniture, pick it up instead of sliding it.
Humidifier & Dehumidifier
Maintain consistent humidity levels by running a humidifier or dehumidifier. Humidity swings can cause hardwood floors to crack, swell, shrink, and show gaps between boards.
Contact Us for Floor Care and Maintenance
Hardwood flooring is a great option for many homes and businesses, but the floors require routine care and maintenance. With the proper floor care and maintenance, hardwood flooring will be beautiful and durable for years. When your hardwood floor looks dull or is damaged, contact Hardwood Specialists and Craftsman for sanding, refinishing, and repair. Hardwood Specialists and Craftsman maintains hardwood flooring in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota.
