How to Keep Your Hardwood Floor Cleaner

The following tips will help your to keep your hardwood floor cleaner with the least amount of effort.....

• Sand and grit are your hardwood floors worst enemies. They are very abrasive, causing scratches and scores that not even the best hardwood floor cleaner can shift. It's a good idea to have a floor mat at each doorway to collect any incoming dirt/grit and prevent any abrasion. These can easily be cleaned up by vacuum.



• Water and other household chemicals are also best cleaned up straight away. If not they may be absorbed into the hardwood floor causing unsitely stains and eventually spoil the wood itself.



• It is wise to avoid any hardwood cleaner that contains oils and soaps. They can build up and create an impervious layer of oily wax that must be removed before applying any refinishing coats on the floor. The best hardwood floor cleaner is neutral pH cleaners made specifically for wood floors, such as the bona swedish formula hardwood floor cleaner.



• Always fit Felt Pads under easy chairs, settees tables and chairs to prevent scratches when moving furniture across the floor.



• To avoid digs and dents use a dedicated hardwood vacuum cleaner preferably with a brush attachment, such as the Hoover hardwood floor cleaner. Avoid using vacuums that beat the floor to extract the dirt.



• Direct sunlight will fade your hardwood floor in areas of prolonged exposure. Use curtains and blinds to protect the hardwood floor or position rugs in the effected areas.




Daily Cleaning

Clean daily using sweeping brushes with fine bristles, preferably ones that attract the dust and dirt easily. When vacuuming floors, use a dedicated hardwood vacuum cleaner designed to specifically clean hardwood floors. You can also use a good dust mop, such as the ones used in the bona swedish formula hardwood floor cleaner system.