Wood flooring looks fantastic in any setting, and is usually very hard wearing. To ensure your floors look good for a long time, it’s best to carry out proper maintenance. You don’t need to spend a huge amount of time caring for your floors, but you should establish a regular routine. We’ve put together this quick guide to help you make sure that your floor is getting the care it needs.
Protect Your Wooden Floors From Damage
Prevention is usually better than cure, and wood flooring is no exception. If you have furniture such as chairs and tables, you’ll want to fit their legs with soft feet to prevent scuffs and scratches.
If you’re moving furniture around, you can save a lot of damage from occurring by lifting pieces correctly. Do not drag items if you can help it, particularly heavy things. If you want to move the sofa, for example, get some other people to help you lift it off the ground completely, before carrying it to its new location.
Cleaning Wood Flooring
Wood flooring needs to be cleaned with appropriate techniques, otherwise it can become damaged. Allowing liquids to soak into the wood can result in staining, which is not easily reversed. If you’re using a new cleaning product, make sure you test it on a small, inconspicuous area first. Don’t use steam or heat to clean a wooden floor, as this will almost certainly damage it. Never soak the floor while cleaning it, and make sure you wipe up any spills quickly, so they can’t set in.
Give your flooring a good clean every couple of weeks, or more often if it gets dirty quickly. Regular sweeping will help to keep debris away and ensure dirt is less likely to settle into any cracks.
For Wooden Flooring, Choose Cotswold Edge Carpets
We supply and fit beautiful wooden flooring in Gloucestershire. If you’d like to install a new floor in your home, get in touch with our expert team today.