Cleaning a Wood Floor - An Easy Job

Cleaning wood floors is a simple procedure - a little bit of care is effective. Parquet tiles, solid and engineered hardwoods are among the easiest type of floor coverings to maintain.

Sweep often with a soft bristle broom and vacuum once or twice a week to get rid of sand and dirt that dull the finish – the brush attachment will minimize scratching.

Protect wood flooring with carpet runners or mats in high traffic areas. Prior to moving furniture, floors should be cleaned thoroughly to remove grit, then place gliding pads to slide heavy pieces.

If longstrip or wide plank floors are damaged, repair or replacement may be required before deep cleaning or applying a maintenance coat.

Spilled liquid will damage natural wooden floors so it is important to dry wet spills as soon as they happen. Use a barely damp mop for cleaning hardwood floors that are finished with polyurethane to make sure water does not seep into the cracks and ruin the appearance.

Learn how to clean wood floors according to manufacturer's directions. They may recommend occasional waxing and buffing to keep the shine. Avoid oil based soap cleansers because of buildup - a neutral pH cleaner made especially for wood is the best way to make floors look great.

Install hard wood for better health - it is perfect for families with allergies, asthma or other respiratory ailments. Dust, mites and pollen become embedded in rug fibers aggravating breathing problems - but since particles remain on top of a wood surface they can be easily wiped up.