| Floor Tips & Maintenance
A solid wood floor can last a lifetime, if looked after in an appropriate manner. Routine maintenance should include protecting the surface finish from moisture and heavy wear which creates scratches.
This maintenance requires more than sweeping and vacuuming.
Appropriate mats should be placed in hallways and the exterior of houses to collect stones from shoes. Rugs can be placed in front of kitchen sinks in order to absorb moisture.
At choice flooring we supply a professional cleaning product that can be used on solidwood flooring, laminates and ceramic surfaces also. It is recommended that you mop occasionally and do not use excessive force.
It is also advisable to remove high heels or maintain proper heel-tip protectors, as well as keeping your pets nails trimmed on a regular basis.
Do not use corrosive cleaning products or excessive water when mopping floors.
Wooden floors should be seen as an investment and can add value to your home, hence it is recommended that after a number of years depending on obvious wear and tear that you should resand and reseal your floor. |
