CLEANING

Hardwood floors are very durable, yet vulnerable in many ways. These care tips should be used as a guideline to help keep your floors looking beautiful for many years.

THINGS TO DO

• Use felt pads on all table and chair legs.
• Use rugs in high traffic areas: in front of refrigerator, dishwasher and front door.
• Clean and replace felt pads yearly.
• Keep floors clean and free of dirt and sand.  Dust, mop and vacuum as needed.  Dirt and grit may embed in floor or scratch finish.
• Click here to download printable tip sheet (doc). 

THINGS TO AVOID

• NEVER use any of the following products or similar products on your hardwood floors:
• Murphy's Oil Soap, Pledge, Ammonia, Fantastik, Formula 409, Mop 'n Glo or powdered all-purpose cleaner. 
• Avoid using soaking wet mops.
• Never wax a urethane finish
• Avoid high heel shoes.
• Large dogs' nails will scratch any hardwood floor finish.  Keep dogs off or nails short.
• Placing plants on the floor that could leak.

 RECOMMENDED CLEANING

• Use recommended cleaning kit.
• Wipe up large liquid spills ASAP.
• Damp mop with 1/2 cup of vinegar to 1 gallon water.  Do not over-wet the mop.
• Tough spots can first be wiped with a dish soap solution.
• We recommend WoodShine cleaning products. Please click here to download price sheet (doc).
• NOTE: Vinegar and water over time will break down the finish on your floor.