Wood floors do require extra attention, but when you put the time in, the results are well worth it. In fact, wood floors can last for a century if maintained and cared for properly. 

As the leader for wood floor refinishing in Yuba City, California, N-Hance is proud to offer a few rules of thumb that you can implement in your cleaning routine.

1 – DON’T vacuum wood floors with a beater setting on. 

The beater on a vacuum—or the spot where the bristles are attached to—are highly effective for carpet but damaging on hardwood floors. Turn the beater bar off on your vacuum to avoid the scratching and wear on your wood floor finishes. Also, use a soft-bristle broom.

2 – DO mop wood floors using a damp cloth or mop. 

Avoid excessive moisture on hardwood floors as this can cause fading, warping, and mold growth. Use a microfiber cloth, or if you use a mop, be sure to thoroughly ring it out. 

3 – DON’T leave spills sitting on hardwood floors.

Wipe up spills quickly using a soft, microfiber cloth. If left too long, spills can discolor and warp wood floors. 

4 – DO put protective pads on the feet on furniture and trim pet’s nails. 

Take every precaution to protect your hardwood floors from things that can inflict both light scratches and deep gouges—like furniture legs, pet nails, and more. And keep in mind, scratches and wear can be reversed with wood floor refinishing in Yuba City, California.

5 – DON’T steam clean wood floors or use soap, wax, or polish.

While these cleaning methods work well on some surfaces, they should be avoided on wood floors. Steam cleaners can separate and damage the wod, soaps and wax leave buildup and sticky residue, and polish can dull the finish on hardwood floors. 

Wood Floor Refinishing In Yuba City, California

Follow the tips above to keep your hardwood floors in top shape. Also keep in mind that N-Hance can reverse wear and damage and restore shine to your floors with wood floor refinishing in Yuba City

Schedule a FREE estimate with N-Hance of Redding & Chico today to get started!