Keeping our floors clean is essential to our health, as well as maintaining the beauty of our homes. When it comes to hardwood floors, however, it can be tough as they are somewhat delicate. You want to keep them looking fresh just as the first day they were placed.

Today, we’re going to explain how you clean and maintain hardwood floors without damaging them. 

Dusting

The frequency of dusting your hardware floors depends on how much traffic it receives. If you and your family don’t have the custom of taking off your shoes before entering the house, perhaps it accumulates more dirt and grime than it usually would.

Dusting regularly, perhaps daily, will help remove any bacteria or dust particles that might seep into the floors’ cracks and cause long-lasting damage. You also want to be sure to use a dusting instrument that won’t scratch your floor even further, such as a mop with a microfiber head. Apply a dusting product onto the mop specifically made for hardwood floors as harsh chemicals can also damage your floor.

Mopping

Even if you dust your hardwood floors daily, it won’t thoroughly clean the dust and grime. For a deep cleanse, try mopping them every couple of weeks or so. This will help eliminate any excess dirt or dust storing up underneath your floors.

Be careful, though. First, when you are preparing your mop, be sure to rinse it off completely, leaving it only damp. If the mop is too wet, what will happen is that it’ll release a lot of water, which your floors will soak up, and eventually will ruin them.

Also, try not to buy any ordinary floor detergent. You want to look into getting a detergent made for hardwood floors or perhaps look into making your own. Vinegar diluted in water is always a great, non-toxic alternative to use as a detergent.

Vacuuming

You can always vacuum instead of dusting. It’s quicker and much more effective than using a regular dusting mop. However, hardwood floors can be delicate, and if not vacuumed with caution, you could scratch your floors.

Use a floor brush instead of any regular vacuum head. If you scratch your floors, it’ll be challenging, if not impossible, to remove them. You’ll have to call a professional to help you out.

How to Maintain Hardwood Floors

The suggestions mentioned above are safe ways to clean your hardwood floors but, to keep them clean, you must do so regularly. Hardwood floors are beautiful, and they always add a cozy setting to your home, but if not taken care of properly, they’ll be prone to damage.

If you don’t do so already, consider having everyone who steps in your home remove their shoes. Add a matt to the entrance of your home where your guests can wipe the soles of their shoes to prevent bringing in more dirt or grime from getting on your floors.

Contact the Professionals

Hiring a professional is always the most effective way to maintain hardwood floors clean and looking brand new. They know how to inspect and detect any possible harm that may have gone unnoticed, as well as how to fully clean and polish them.

If you’re hesitating, just give us a call. Our team is fully certified to know how to clean all kinds of floors using the right methods. Contact us today, and we guarantee the restoration of your hardwood floors.