FLOOR CARE TIPS

Floor Maintenance    |    Preventative Maintenance    |    Newly Finished Floor Care

Floor Maintenance

Hardwood floors will last forever with proper care. Creative Hardwood Floors uses the most advanced floor finish, so your hardwood floors are virtually maintenance free. Regular cleaning of your hardwood helps keep floors free of dirt, grit, food crumbs and dust, which are potentially damaging to wood floors. Below are a few important tips to help insure long lasting, brilliant floors.

• Floors should be cleaned once every one to two weeks.
• Remove wet spills promptly using a soft cotton cloth.
• Never damp mop a wood floor.
• Do not use wax, oil, soap, vinegar or other household cleaners. These products can dull the finish and make future cleaning and re-coating difficult.
• Creative Hardwood Floors highly recommends using professional floor cleaning products such as BonaKemi floor care and cleaning products. We do sell these products in our showroom.

Preventative Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance goes a long way toward protecting your hardwood floor and helping it look great for a lifetime of enjoyment. Follow these important tips:

• Use mats or throw rugs at entrances and heavy traffic areas.
• Avoid rubber-backed or other non-ventilated rugs.
• Use felt protectors on feet of furniture. Never slide furniture across flooring.
• Avoid walking on the floors with high heels or cleats.
• Regularly trim your pet's claws.
• Use a humidifier in the winter months.
• Creative Hardwood Floors recommends recoating your floors every 2-3 years. Recoating should be done when your floor begins to show wear. A recoat will quickly rejuvenate the floors resilience.
• Refinishing your floor is recommended when floors show high wear patterns.
  
  
  

Newly Finished Floor Care

The following is recommended care for your newly finished floor.

• Wait 4 to 6 hours before walking on floors with stocking feet. After 24 hours you may walk on the floor with soft sole shoes.
• Allow 48 hours before moving furniture back on hardwood flooring. Install felt protectors on feet of furniture. Do not drag furniture or appliances on flooring.
• Allow 48 hours before allowing pets on the hardwood.
• Area rugs may be placed on hardwood flooring after 7 days.
• Avoid cleaning your floors for 7 days.