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Wooden flooring- maintenance and things to avoid

After wooden flooring has been installed in your home, a good professional such as Justwood flooring, will outline the do’s and don’ts of looking after your new flooring- and if you want to keep flooring in pristine condition for as long as possible, you can’t afford to overlook these pointers.

You wouldn’t dream of failing to vacuum the carpets in your home on a regular basis, and similarly you need to make sure that flooring is cleaned regularly- especially in busy areas and rooms, though not as often as carpets!

When sweeping wooden flooring, you need to ensure that you use a brush with soft bristles, as harsh bristles could cause unsightly scratches. When mopping, it’s essential that the mop is damp rather than completely wet, as saturating the flooring could cause damage and expansion of the hardwood flooring.

Any drink or liquid spills need to be cleaned up as quickly as possible, as in addition to possibly causing permanent staining, leaving liquid to soak in could eventually lead to buckling of the flooring.

It is a good idea to place mats or rugs in areas where damage could be difficult to avoid- such as at entrance doorways, around dining areas, kitchen sink areas etc, these will go along way in keeping wooden flooring in peak condition.

Bear these things in mind, and your flooring will look fantastic for years and decades- to come.