DO consult an installer, the finisher or the maker if there's any doubt of the kind of floor finish.
DO place mats and throw rugs at doorways, exteriors and interiors to help stop the tracking of grit, sand and dirt.
DO put plastic or fabric-faced glides under the legs of furniture to prevent scuffing and scratching.
DO trimming and file your pets claws frequently to help prevent small scratches.
DO sweep, vacuum or dust mop.
DO close drapes and blinds during the day when possible as direct sun exposure for a protracted period of time can dry or fade natural timber.
DO maintain with a top brand of prefinished hardwood flooring cleaner. *
DON'T move heavy furniture with no shielding wood floors by slipping a piece of cloth or pile under the legs or covering every leg.
DON'T actually wet-mop a wood floor; standing water can dull the finish, damage the wood and leave a discoloring residue.
DON'T wear cleats, sports shoes and high heels onto your wood floors as they can dent any floor surface.
DON'T allow abrasives like sand and glass to sit on your floor as they can damage your floors finish. Sweep or vacuum frequently.
DON'T use oil base soaps.
PROTECT YOUR FLOOR INVESTMENT
Hardwood floors are a lifetime investment and you have invested a considerable quantity of money in order to add value to your home. The first thing you should understand about caring for your new flooring is that you are not actually cleaning the wood. You're in fact cleaning the polyurethane. The wood is under a protective coating of polyurethane. It's important to keep this protective coating in good shape to protect the wood. Routine maintenance should include protecting the surface finish from moisture and heavy wear, which creates scrapes.
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