While wood floor maintenance might be a bit of more work than vinyl or natural stone flooring, a few simple tips on maintenace can guarantee a long lasting flooring for you.
First Step in Maintenance: Prevention!
Hardwood flooring can last really long with good maintenance.
Keep your hardwood flooring safe from the following:
- Dirt, sand, grit
- Direct sun exposure
- Dragging furniture (lift and move furniture instead of dragging them, felt contacts are great prevenetors from scratch too)
- Water and other liquid's spills
- Harsh Cleaners (the tip is to clean regularly but not harshly)
Second Step: Regular Cleaning
For the most part, sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping are all a hardwood flooring need.