HARDWOOD CARE &
MAINTENANCE

Although you may not be able to clean your surfaces every day, there are steps you can take that will help you maintain your hardwood around the clock. It starts with using mats at all entranceways to keep the icy slush of Alaska from ever entering your home or business. Also, make sure that guests who enter your home remove all boots, galoshes, and footwear before walking on the hardwood. Adding area rugs throughout the home will provide another layer of protection! Keep all pet nails and claws trimmed to prevent scratches on the wood and brush their fur regularly to reduce the pet dander that lands on the surface. These daily hardwood care steps will help you maintain the natural beauty tremendously.

The number one way to maintain the surface of your hardwood is to remove dirt and debris as effectively as possible. You can sweep with a gentle bristle broom or dust-mop daily or at least weekly. Vacuuming can help as well, just make sure to disengage any beater bars and ensure that your hardwood manufacturer has warranted robot vacuums before investing in one. It’s extremely important to remove particles before they become abrasive. This crucial hardwood step will help prevent wear from daily activity and help the surface wear more evenly over time.

Spills in an active home will happen occasionally, but there’s no need to worry when you are prepared. Treat spills as soon as possible to prevent damage to the naturally porous wood. Gently lift any solid material from the spill with paper towels. Now, use a dry clean white cloth or paper towels to absorb the remaining liquid spill. Work from the outside of the stain in towards the center. You can use a gentle, hardwood-specific cleaner approved by your manufacturer as needed for spot treatment. If your hardwood is warranted for mopping or using a Swiffer WetJet system, use as little water or liquid as necessary and ensure that floors dry completely.