Wooden Flooring Care And Maintenance

Hardwood floors that receive regular care benefit significantly by removing damaging materials, keeping their surface looking great and increasing longevity. Generally, hardwood floorboards are resilient and low maintenance, however, vigorous use may require implementing simple techniques to preserve your floor. With regular and appropriate care your timber floorboards can endure many years of generous use and still maintain their lustre.

Contributing Factors To Poor Appearance

There are a variety of stressors that may compromise your floors appearance. Some of which includes the accumulation of coarse particles like dirt, sand, and grit from wearing footwear inside, which over time, abrades finishes. Extremes in humidity and temperature are natural forces that can also affect hardwood floors. Direct sunlight over time can contribute to the movement of boards and cause yellowing and discolouration of finishes.

Patterns Of Wear

Hardwood floors are subject to different patterns of wear; however, areas of increased wear indicate maintenance from a professional is required. At Absolute Floor Sanding we can recommend the best solutions for the needs and condition of your hardwood floor. If you are in Newcastle or the Hunter Region and have inquires relating to care and maintenance of your hardwood floor, feel free to contact Absolute Floor Sanding today for our professional advice.

Tips for Hardwood Floor Care

• Minimal use of shoes inside
• Keeping your pets’ nails trimmed
• Curtains, blinds, and awnings in areas of consistent direct UV’s
• Wipe and remove fluid directly after spills
• Placing floor protectors beneath furniture legs
• Lift, do not slide, furniture across the floor
• Frequently collect dirt, sand, grit, and dust with antistatic mop
• Never use harsh chemicals such as bleach, harsh detergents, abrasive cleaners, turps, or abrasive pads on timber floors
• Mats placed at entrances to remove dirt, sand grit and dust
• Use of rugs (after finish has cured) in harsh traffic areas such as kitchens and beneath tables and chairs
• No rugs with rubber backings, tarps, or plastic sheets on floor for any extended period