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flooring is easily maintained and repaired. Sweep or vacuum the floor
as often as required to remove dirt or grit that would otherwise scratch
the surface of the floor. Spray an appropriate cleaner* designed specifically
for urethane finished hardwood floors directly on a rag or terry cloth
mop and wipe the floor lengthwise with the floor strips, using a back
and forth motion.
Helpful Hints and Tips for keeping your floor looking
its best:
- Wipe
up spills as soon as possible in order to prevent stains and damage
to the wood and/or the finish.
- Use
floor protectors* on the feet of furniture to avoid scratches.
- High
heel shoes will damage your hardwood floors (and most other floor
surfaces as well) – especially if the metal tip is exposed.
- If
there is a pet in the home, keep the pet’s nails well groomed
to prevent scratching the surface of the floor and be aware that
urine will destroy your finish and the hardwood floor.
- Place
mats/rugs at every entrance to the home to contain the sand/grit
from the outdoors as much as possible.
- Place
a mat/rug in front of the kitchen sink and the dishwasher to protect
the floor from dropped items, spills and oily detergent.
- Protect
the floor when moving heavy pieces of furniture (especially when
moving piano’s and appliances).
- Protect
your floor against direct sunlight or any intense source of artificial
lighting, as it will discolor exposed surfaces.
- To
minimize the contrast between exposed and covered surfaces, we
recommend that carpets and furniture be moved periodically and
that sources of intense light be reduced.
- Maintain
a humidity level of 40-50% in your home.
- Periodically
re-coat the finish in order to avoid having to sand the floor
right down to the wood. After installation, how soon your floor
will need re-coating will depend on traffic and the general wear
and tear of your specific floor – there is no general rule.
- Avoid
spraying too much cleaner directly on the floor as it will filter
down between the strips and damage the wood fibers.
- Avoid
the use of tightly woven or rubber backed rugs – they prevent
the proper air circulation.
- Never
clean your floors with any other product other than the proper
cleaners for hardwood flooring. All other household detergents
contain oils and/or soaps that will dull or damage the finish;
leaving a greasy film. This is especially important in order to
maintain the manufacturers warranty.
*Woodchuck flooring offers several products
designed specifically for the maintenance of hardwood flooring.
These products are non-abrasive and
leave no detergent residue on the floor. Cleaning is simple and
easy!
Woodchuck also offers a full line of floor protectors
for furniture and appliances.
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