Life at home can get messy, so you need flooring that's easy to clean. Hardwood flooring lasts a lifetime and adds value to your Houston home. However, your bamboo, oak, or pine flooring looks its best with the proper care and maintenance.
At Flooring Pros, we have a simple guide to keep your floors looking beautiful for decades. Follow our at-home tips, and don't forget to call us to schedule professional maintenance.
Every day, you need to sweep or dust mop to remove pet hair and dander, and other small pieces of debris. Don't forget the nooks and crannies! If there's a spill, make sure to clean it up right away, using a paper towel or soft cloth to prevent liquid from getting into the wood's pores.
Each week, vacuum using the bare floor setting to remove the smallest amount of dirt. Use a hose and the brush attachments to clean the edges of the floors and the baseboards.
On a monthly basis, clean your hardwood floors with an appropriate wood floor cleaner. Some floor cleaners can be too harsh, so call the team at Flooring Pros for a recommendation for your type of wood, finish, and the age of the floors.
Every three to five years, you will need apply a "maintenance coat" or a new coat of finish to ensure that your wood is protected. The Flooring Pros pros can help with this service if you aren't sure how to do it yourself.
Every few decades, you will need to sand and refinish all the hardwood floors in your home. This is a job best left for the professionals at Flooring Pros.
When you follow these cleaning and maintenance guidelines, you're sure to have beautiful flooring for the life of the house.