Maintaining the Beauty and Shine of Hardwood Floors

Tips and Pointers to Keep Your Hardwood Floors in Top Shape
Installing hardwood floors in your home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. You want to keep that investment in top shape, and for you to be able to do that, you need to keep these pointers in mind.

Preventive Measures For Your Hardwood Floor
Prevention is better than cure for a lot of things, and this is also true when it comes to maintaining hardwood floors.

• Felt pads placed on furniture legs and bottoms ensure that the furniture does not drag or gouge the hardwood floor over time.

• When moving furniture, it is best to carry them as opposed to dragging them on the floor.

• Mats placed in entryways remove the dust and small stones from footwear and prevent them from being tracked onto the floor.

• As much as possible, keep high-heel and spike shoes away from your hardwood flooring, as the sharp points may scratch the surface. Keeping your pets' nails trimmed is another preventive measure.

• Spills should be wiped immediately and not left to stand on the surface.

• Regular sweeping and mopping with a slightly damp mop (not too wet) will help keep dust and other debris from accumulating and possibly dulling the finish of your hardwood floors.

Keeping the Shine
Hardwood floors come in a variety of finishes that give it that distinct shine. To keep your hardwood floors in top shiny shape, check manufacturer's guidelines and use only products that they recommend. It is also very important to note that ammonia and waxes are no-nos for your hardwood floor. They strip it of that shine that makes hardwood floors distinct.