Maintaining Hardwood Flooring for a Lifetime of Beauty

Hardwood flooring is timeless, beautiful and fairly easy to maintain. Of course, proper care is important to ensure the lifespan of this beautiful flooring option, but when you show your hardwood flooring some well-deserved love, your floors will look beautiful for a whole lifetime. Below are a few helpful tips for maintain your hardwood floors:

• In high traffic areas, consider placing area rugs to protect the hardwood floor. Area rugs are also a great way to add to your room’s décor. There are many options that exist for area rugs, which help ensure you’ll find one to coincide with your room’s existing décor.
• Never ever use water on your hardwood floor. Water dulls the natural finish and can cause permanent damage. Use recommended cleaners that are supplied by your flooring provider or flooring manufacturer. Visit Flooring America and browse their cleaning tip page to find out about proper hardwood flooring cleaners.
• If a spill occurs, and they often do, be sure to clean it up quickly. Fast action ensures your floors will not suffer any damage.
• Humidity can damage hardwood flooring, so it’s important to have a temperature controlled environment to prevent warping.