Proper Care of a New Wood Floor

The National Wood Flooring Association has the following 10 tips for preventive maintenance of wood floors:

Do not use sheet vinyl or tile floor care products on wood floors. Use throw rugs inside and outside doorways to reduce scratches from dirt, grit and debris Do not wet-mop a wood floor Immediately wipe up spills with a slightly damp towel Try buffing a dull floor rather than risk over-waxing Use soft plastic of fabric glides under the legs of furniture to prevent scuffing and scratching Avoid walking with cleats, sport shoes and high heels When moving furniture pick it up completely off the floor Place a rug over wood flooring in front of a kitchen sink Use a humidifier during the winter to minimize wood movement and shrinkage.

(Taken from “Contractor Advantage Magazine) September/October 2009 edition)