The elegance, versatility and natural beauty of wood flooring has made it one of the most popular choices for today’s home owners and with good reason! In addition to the aesthetic trends, wood flooring reduces allergens, dust and other debris associated with carpets without the "cold" feel of tile. An added benefit is that wood flooring fits with any décor both today and tomorrow!
It should come as no surprise that wood is one of the most popular trends among homeowners but despite the popularity, few people know how to properly clean and maintain wood floors. It’s easy once you know how. Keep reading to learn how to clean and maintain your wood floors with these simple tips.
Daily Maintenance
The ease of day-to -day cleaning and maintenance is one of the reasons behind the popularity of wood flooring; a quick sweep with a soft broom or vacuuming with protective bristle attachment takes only minutes to keep your floors looking great.
Avoid using wet mops or over-waxing; not only is it messy but both can dull the shine of your floors or even cause discoloration.
Never use vinyl or tile floor care products on wood flooring. It can damage the finish of many wood floors.
Preventative Maintenance
To keep your wood floors looking their best what you don’t do is often as important as what you do! Especially if you live in areas prone to sand or dust like Austin, take time to purchase a few door mats or small area rugs to reduce grit and dirt from being tracked into the home. Not only will it keep your home cleaner but it will help avoid scratching wood floors.
Other preventative measures that are easy to implement include wiping up spills before they stain; using a humidifier during those dry spells , lifting - rather than dragging - heavy furniture, and not allowing cleats or other impact prone shoes into the house.
Professional Cleaning & Maintenance
From time to time it is natural for wood floors to become a bit dull, scratched or just in need of a quick refresh to leave them looking new again. Once upon the time it was a major ordeal to have wood floors refinished but fortunately, those days are gone! Today, wood floor cleaning is as simple as having your carpets cleaned – in fact, one of the nation’s fastest growing chains, Kiwi Services, can handle Austin carpets and Austin wood floor cleaning needs with just one call.
Professional wood floor cleaning is advised for any of the following conditions or situations:
• Dull finish
• Cloudy due to built-up wax
• Cuts, holes or stains
• Scratches or heel marks
• Noise when walking
• Other problems
The wood floor care specialist will evaluate your floors to determine exactly what is needed then clean and wax the floors restoring them back to the beauty, shine and natural warmth associated with wood floors. Avoid the hassle, mess and costly mistakes by having your Austin wood floors professionally serviced by a reputable nationwide company like Kiwi Services at the same time that you have the carpets cleaned. There’s no need to schedule separate visits or risk trying to do it yourself and ruin a major investment like the look of your home when the alternatives is so easy and cost effective.