Hardwood flooring is one of the most elegant (and expensive)
flooring choices you can make when it comes to redoing your home. Which is
why you should take every precaution to properly maintain it. Life is busy,
and preserving your floor is usually not at the top of your mind, but here
are 3 common ways people ruin their hardwood floors, and how to avoid these
mistakes.
1. You are using the wrong floor
cleaner
If you use the wrong floor cleaner, you could cause
immediate and possibly irreversible damage to your hardwood floor. Each
hardwood floor has a specific finish used on it. Different finishes require
different finishes. It’s possible to use a cleaner that’s too harsh and could
strip the finish off your floor. There are also cleaners with wax in them
that could result in buildup. Be sure to consult whoever installed your floor
to find the correct cleaner for your specific hardwood.
2.
Your pets have long nails
Animals are going to cause wear
and tear on your flooring no matter what. But there are definitely ways that
you can reduce the damage and make sure that it isn’t that severe. Pets with
long nails will cause scratches in your hardwood floor over time. If you take
them to the vet be sure to ask them to trim their nails as short as possible
while making sure your little loved one stays healthy and comfortable. This
is a quick and easy way to make sure they do minimal damage to your
floors.
3. Your furniture legs are
unprotected
If you do not have protective pads under each
leg of all pieces of furniture that is on your hardwood floor, the weight of
the furniture can damage the finish or wood over time. Dragging any heavy
furniture will definitely cause scratches as well. Always be sure to lift
your furniture instead of dragging or pushing it. Putting felt pads
underneath the legs of all your furniture is a cheap and simple solution to
make sure you keep your floor safe from dents and
scratches.
If you have any questions about your hardwood
flooring, or would like to schedule an appointment for a free, no obligation
consultation and estimate, contact Naffco
Floors & Interiors today.
