Wooden floors are complimented by everyone in the house if they are installed and moreover maintained in a proper manner. Hardwood floors are not just a charming addition to the house, but also an expensive investment. However, once invested in purchasing the right kind of hardwood floors, they guarantee you long term durability and can withstand a lot of wear and tear. But if you are really interested in increasing the life span of these floors and utilise your investment in a proper manner, there is a need to maintain these floors in a proper manner. Additionally, it does not take much time or effort to keep these floors looking new. Some important techniques that can help you maintain your hardwood floors are:
- The room or area where these floorings have been installed, it is essential to keep floor mats at their entry. Moreover, it is essential to place mats in the area, which are susceptible to moistures such as appliances and front part of the sinks. The floor mats that you choose to keep at the entryways of the rooms equipped with wooden floors should be specially designed for such kind of floorings as rubber backed mats can cause serious damage to the floors.
- Using a soft bristled broom, sweep your floors once in every two days, vacuum cleaners can also be used for hard surfaces to remove dirt and debris from between the boards. These cleaning processes help in removing dirt particles that might causes scratches on the floors.
- There are various hardwood cleaners available in the market that can be helpful in cleaning wooden floors. However, there are certain cleaners that can cause a serious damage to the floors, therefore take extensive care while purchasing them.
- Whenever moisture or spills occur on the floor, they are required to be cleaned immediately as it might lead to discoloration of the floors. Using a soft cloth to wipe the same can help you in cleaning the moisture to keep your floors looking elegant and new.
- Laminate flooring can also be installed, which is relatively inexpensive alternative to pricey flooring materials such as woods and tiles. While laminate is quite durable and lasts for years but it is not indestructible. Moreover, if your laminate flooring is in need of proper cleaning, you can rejuvenate it simply by using a cleaning product. Wood cleaners and oils should be avoided on laminate flooring as these products only worsen the condition.