General Hard Floor Tips
Hard floors are becoming more popular as people
are starting to focus on a healthy home. Keep reading to find
out how to care for your hard floors properly.
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- Doormats should be placed at every entrance of your home. This will keep
sand, grit and dirt from being tracked into the home. These are very abrasive
materials, and can scratch and ruin hard floor surfaces.
- Clean your hard floors at least once a week using a sweeper, a dust/dry
mop, or a hard floor cleaner and wood floor cleaner. By sticking to this
routine, abrasive materials will not be able to collect on the surface,
and your floors should keep a shine much longer.
- One of the major benefits of hard floors is allergens do not get trapped
as they do in carpet. Cleaning hard floors regularly will lead to a healthier
home.
- When spills occur, clean them up immediately. This will keep substances
from staining the floor or grout, and will save you the trouble of having
to remove a stain from your floor later on. Clean spills on hard floors
using a damp towel and warm water, or if necessary a cleaning solution
made specifically for your type of floor. Never use abrasive cleaners
on your hard floor.
- Avoid dragging heavy furniture across your hard floor as this can cause
scratches. If you can’t elevate the entire piece of furniture, use
a soft glide underneath the furniture to allow it to move easier.
- Place a rug in front of a sink in rooms that have hard floors. Hard floors
can become very slippery when they are wet, and a rug will keep water
from forming a puddle on the floor.