How to keep your Hardwood Floor clean and safe during the Summer

Hardwood flooring is one of the most popular and practical forms of house improvements today. Hardwood floor adds luxury, style and great aesthetic appeal, also provides an air of class and elegance to your home. However, proper care and maintenance are needed especially during summer months for preserving the beauty of your wooden floors and to ensure it lasts longer.

The key problem is that moisture and humidity, which tend to increase during the summer months, are natural enemies of hardwood flooring. In some cases, the added moisture may cause small gaps to develop between boards or along walls. Even the most carefully installed wood floors tend to expand and sometimes cup or even buckle due to high moisture content and high relative humidity in the air.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY located in Atlanta, we give you some tips to maintain Hardwood Flooring clean, safe and dry during the Summer:

1. Avoid using a dust mop to clean the floor, as a dust mop can push debris and soil between the boards. A backpack vacuum should be used instead.

2. The worst enemies of your hardwood floor are grit, sand and dirt. These three act like sandpaper grinding, scraping and dulling the shiny surface until it becomes ugly. Use small mats near outside doors to prevent the dirt getting further into your house.

3. Clean the floors using a recommended wood cleaning product and never use a damp mop on a wood floor.

4. Use a vacuum with a bare floor attachment, not a vacuum beater bar which can damage the wood.

5. Attach glue felt pads to the legs of furniture and chairs to avoid scraping the floor when objects are moved. Periodically examine the pads for wear and replace when needed. Avoid rolling chairs with casters on the finished surface as they may scratch the finish.

6. Buff the floors regularly; buffing can add a shine and the weight of the machine may actually help keep the floor flat and even.

7. Use sheers or blinds to protect your floors from the discoloration caused by direct sun rays which helps in reducing oxidation and aging of wood.

8. Never use wax, detergents or any other oil-based soap on the floor. These may damage the finish of the floor making it slippery and difficult to maintain later on.

At SMART CHOICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, we are Siding, Roofing and Flooring specialists and we can help you to renovate your home. 

Our qualified team have years of experience in all aspects of Siding, Roofing and Flooring in Atlanta and surround areas, contact us for a free quote and to see how we can help you!

For more information on our services in Atlanta, give us a call today for all inquiries (678) 628-9987 and visit us at www.atlchoice.com for a free estimate.