Protect Your Hardwood Floors – Maintenance & Repairs
Keep your hardwood floors looking beautiful and lasting longer with maintenance and repair services from New World Floors! We provide expert tips and services to help you care for your floors and address any damage that may arise over time. With regular care and maintenance, your floors will retain their natural beauty and resilience for years. Contact us today for personalized advice or to schedule a repair assessment!
How to Care for Your Hardwood Floors
Maintaining hardwood floors is simple when you follow a few regular practices. By caring for your floors consistently, you can enhance their longevity and keep them looking great. Our recommended care steps will help prevent dirt buildup, protect the floor’s finish, and avoid potential damage. Here’s how:
Essential Hardwood Floor Care Tips
Regular Sweeping or Vacuuming: Use a soft-bristle broom or a vacuum with a floor brush attachment to remove dust and dirt that can scratch the surface.
Dust Mopping with Vinegar Solution: For polyurethane finishes, mist floors with a mixture of ¼ cup white distilled vinegar to 1 quart of water and dust mop to pick up dirt easily.
Deep Cleaning: When your floors need a more thorough cleaning, mix 1 cup of vinegar with 1 gallon of warm water. Use a well-wrung, damp mop and a dry towel to absorb excess moisture.
Important: Avoid moisture on newly finished floors for at least one week, and never use water on wax-finished floors.
What to Avoid When Cleaning Hardwood Floors
Hardwood flooring is beautiful and versatile, fitting into various rustic and contemporary styles. Our installation team at New World Floors ensures quality installation and guidance on care to keep your floors looking their best.
Household Cleaners: Many contain chemicals that leave a slippery residue on the floor, impacting future refinishing.
Wax Products: These can create a film that makes it difficult to recoat the floors with finish later on.
Protecting Your Hardwood Floors
Protecting your floors from everyday wear is another crucial step in hardwood maintenance. Minor adjustments can go a long way in preventing scuffs, dents, and color differences caused by furniture and sunlight.
Floor Protection Tips
Furniture Pads: Use felt protectors under furniture legs to prevent scratches. Minimize plastic pads that may cause more scratches.
Cleaning Felt Pads: To maintain their effectiveness, clean felt pads with a brush monthly to remove trapped dirt and pet hair.
Entrance Mats and Rugs: Place small rugs at entrances to trap dirt. Choose rugs without solid rubber backings, as rubber can damage the floor finish.
Area Rugs and Light Exposure: Use area rugs with natural fibers and no solid pads to prevent residue. Move rugs occasionally to minimize shadowing.
Note: Wait at least one week after the last finish coat before placing area rugs, and minimize high heels, cleats, or rolling heavy items directly on your floors to prevent dents.
Common Floor Repairs
Even with the best care, hardwood floors can sometimes sustain damage from accidents, moisture, or heavy wear. At New World Floors, we offer professional repair services to address issues like scratches, dents, and minor water damage, restoring your floors to their best condition.
- Scratch and Dent Repairs: We can fill in scratches and dents to blend with the existing floor.
- Water Damage: For minor water damage, we can sand, refinish, or replace sections as needed.
- Pre-Finished Floor Repairs:
We can also repair laminate and LVP/LVT depending on the severity of the damage and the availability of replacement flooring materials.
Protect and Preserve Your Floors – Contact Us Today!
Keeping your hardwood floors in top condition has never been easier with New World Floors. From regular maintenance tips to expert repairs, we support homeowners enjoying beautiful, long-lasting hardwood. For more information or to schedule a maintenance consultation, contact us today and let us help you protect your investment!
