Monday, August 5, 2013

Knowing How To Clean Hardwood Floor

By Kendra David


Aside from the advantage of providing a touch of elegance into the interior of your room or home, using hardwood floor has the advantage of not trapping allergens and dust which can cause sickness to you and your family. That is why, a lot of people are changing their flooring into hardwood floor.

If you have decided to install hardwood floor into your home or room, one of the things that you should know is how to clean your hardwood floor in order for it to stay beautiful and elegant looking as it ages. You need to follow certain steps in making sure that you will be able to clean your hardwood floor without the possible risk of destroying it. Below are some helpful hints on how to properly clean your hardwood floor:

-Water may cause damage to your hardwood floor since it may cause seepage that may initiate rotting into your floor. That is why it is important to avoid the use of too much water as much as possible when you are cleaning your floor. Aside from that, you should also make sure to wipe away any water spills on your floor immediately.

-Vinegar and detergents that are oil-based should not be used in cleaning your hardwood floor since it may cause dulling and discoloration of the hardwood. Chemically-neutral substance can be used instead.

-To avoid scratches on your hardwood floor, you should not drag furniture when moving them around. Also, avoid the use of unclean tools such as unwashed mops which may contain debris and dirt which may cause scratched to your floor.

-Use vacuum regularly or once a week to make sure that dirt and allergens will be taken away from your floor. Remember to no use vacuum always though since it can possibly cause corrosion into your hardwood floor. During times when you will not use vacuum, you can make use of a soft broom to sweep your floor instead to be able to clean your hardwood floor.

-Putting rugs into your entryways and in places that may have water spills may not only prevent any water spills from getting into your floor but will also help in capturing dirt from people's shoes.

- Another recommended step for you to be able to clean your hardwood floor appropriately is to use plastic pads on your furniture feet. By doing this, you will be able to move your furniture around and not risk your hardwood floor for any scratches.

-One way of making sure that you will be able to clean your hardwood floor appropriately is reading the manufacturer's manual that usually comes when your purchase your hardwood. This way you will be able to know the exact way of how to clean the specific hardwood floor that you have.

-One way of making sure that you will be able to clean your hardwood floor appropriately is reading the manufacturer's manual that usually comes when your purchase your hardwood. This way you will be able to know the exact way of how to clean the specific hardwood floor that you have.




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