Wooden floors give a house a majestic look and feel. They are friendly to the feet unlike stone or tile floors. Another good thing is that there are several finish options for wooden floor such as polyurethane or wax. The finishes share one thing in common; they require regular maintenance if they are to serve you for long. Here are a few tips to help you look after your wooden floor.

1.    Lift the Furniture, Don't Drag It

Wooden floors have the propensity to pick drag marks quickly compared to other floor types. When moving furniture in a room with wood flooring, lift them from one location to another and not drag them. If you keep dragging them you will need to incur the expense and inconvenience of redoing your timber floor finishing. If you already have many drag marks that have made your floor unsightly, hire a professional to do floor sanding and apply your preferred finishing again.

2.    Do Not Wet Mop a Waxed Floor

A waxed wooden floor should never be cleaned with a wet mop as it absorbs the water. If you must use a  liquid, use a PH neutral cleaning solution. To use a moist cloth correctly note that you will need to dry and buff every area the moist cloth cleans immediately. Do not attempt to clean the whole floor with the damp towel first then buff it. Use the moist cloth then dry and buff as you go.

3.    Clean Up Spills Immediately

When there are accidental spills on a wooden floor, the rule of thumb is not to wait to clean it up later. The longer the liquid sits on the wooden floor, the higher the chances it will leave a mark on the finish. Attend to spills immediately to avoid such stains from setting in.

4.    Regular Professional Servicing

A well maintained wooden floor will not require expensive replacement to serve you for a long time.  However, on top of your daily cleaning regimen, it is essential to schedule periodic professional servicing to renew the finish. In areas where the wooden floor has experienced heavy foot traffic, you should undertake to get floor sanding every seven to ten years to eliminate wear on the finish and renew the stain colour.

Conclusion

Wooden floors are beautiful but require constant attention. Care for the finish in the right way to keep them looking excellent.