Hardwood Floor Maintenance

Protect the Floor - Place tracking mats at exterior doors, in front of sinks, refrigerators and in all heavy traffic areas. Be aware that some rubber-backed rugs, foam-backed rugs, and non-slip pads contain additives that may discolor the floor. Place felt pads or floor glides on chairs and other furniture to prevent scratching. Never wax the base of chair legs.

Dust Mop Regularly - Vacuum with a bristle head vacuum or dust mop with a dust mop treatment. The dust mop treatment will pick up dirt and dust without leaving any chemical residue. For heavy traffic areas, vacuuming or dust mopping several times during the day is recommended.

Clean Regularly - Precision Floor Cleaner(Mop Kit) removes dust, dirt, oils, cosmetics, hair, and dust mop treatments. Do not use ammonia based cleaning products. Never wax the floor.

Dampen Mop with Precision Floor Cleaner. Never spray any product directly on the floor. Mop approximately 65 sq ft at a time. Mop in a back and forth motion. When the mop is dirty, change out the mop cloth with a clean one.

Heal marks, stubborn spots, etc., can be removed by spraying Precision Floor Cleaner on a clean cloth and wiping vigorously over the spotted areas.

Restaurants and other floors prone to greasy buildup may need more aggressive cleaning with Basic Coatings Intensive Floor Treatment. Dilute one part IFT to four parts water. Clean the floor in the same manner as described above.

Periodic Recoating - The life of the finish will depend upon the type of traffic in your location. Under heavy traffic, recoating may be required as often as every six months. Recoat the floor when the original film is showing signs of wear.

The life of the finish will depend upon the type of traffic in your location.

Humidity - Humidity changes may cause wood floors to expand or contract. Maintaining humidity levels of 40%-50% will minimize this movement.

Sunlight - When wood flooring is exposed to ultra violet light it will change color. Some woods are affected more than others. Consider this in regards to area rug placement.

Wood and water do not mix!