Wooden floors are not
only beautiful and long-lasting, but they are also easy to clean. They never
seem to go out of fashion, therefore, they always remain a smart investment.
But just because they are easy to clean, does not mean that negligence in its
maintenance can be ignored. EXIN Magazine brings for you a couple of tips to
help maintain your hardwood floor.
To start with, one must
remember the golden rule of vacuum cleaning the floor at least once a week. Using
an attachment with a brush that runs along the floor is a good idea.
The two things that can
do a lot of harm to the wood are hairspray and furniture polish. Both of them
can cloud the floor’s finish. They must be wiped with a damp cloth immediately.
Water can not only ruin
the finish on a hardwood floor but can also penetrate deep into the wood and
stain it. Therefore, it is utmost necessary to make sure that the windows are
kept close during rain and potted plants are kept over a tray. Water
should be immediately wiped away.
Walking across an area
several times a day eventually wears down a wood floor’s finish. Tough throw
rugs are the easiest way to reduce the wear. Vinyl or rubber backing traps
humidity, which can ruin your floor’s finish and stain or damage the wood. They
must be avoided as much as possible.
Another clever idea is
to use an extra-long ‘walk-off’ doormat. The longer the mat leading up to the
door, the more people will rub dirt and moisture off their shoes as they walk
in, even if they don’t stop to wipe them.
So, as we see, just by
executing some simple steps, and without doing a whole lot, the wooden floor
can be maintained with utmost ease.
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