| Maintaining
Your Hardwood Floors
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- Congratulations!,
your hardwood floor has just been finished with one of the finest
finishes available. This finish provides a protective layer for your
floor. However, the
key
to maintaining its natural beauty is through these maintenance tips
we offer.
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Every Day
Maintenance
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- Never wax or oil
your hardwood floors. Once you do wax, or use a soap such as
Murphy's Oil Soap, your floor cannot be refinished.
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- Drink and food
spills should be cleaned up in a timely manner using a damp cloth.
To clean your wood floor use 1 cup of "White" Vinegar to
one gallon of warm water mixed together. Ring out sponge mop well.
This solution will clean without leaving any residue behind.
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- Vacuum your floors
regularly, a soft brush attachment works the
best.
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| Preventive
Maintenance
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- Recoating is the
best way to keep your floor looking new. As long as you never wax or
polish your floor, we can re-coat your floor; for a fraction of the
cost of re-sanding to bare wood. As soon as your floor begins to
show wear, it should be recoated again.
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- To prevent your
floor from being scratched by furniture, we suggest using felt
bottomed glides on the legs of all your furniture. You can purchase
them from us.
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- Do not use
household dusting sprays, because they can leave a residue behind
that may interfere with adhesion of a new coat of finish in the
future.
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- Wearing high heel
shoes on your hardwood floor is not a good idea. Heels without their
protective cap, can exert 8,000 lb. Per square inch of pressure,
and can leave pock
marks on your hardwood floor.
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