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  • 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2024
    • 447

    How do I maintain and care for my hardwood floors? 🌳🧹

    Recently installed hardwood floors and want to ensure they stay in pristine condition for years to come. Looking for tips on cleaning, polishing, and preventing scratches to maintain the beauty and longevity of my hardwood flooring.​
  • DonCatter
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2024
    • 584

    #2
    To keep your hardwood floors looking great, try these tips: sweep or vacuum regularly, use a damp mop with a wood-friendly cleaner, and place rugs or mats in high-traffic areas. 🌳🧹 Also, avoid harsh chemicals and excessive water.

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    • Trax
      Senior Member
      • Mar 2024
      • 450

      #3
      Regular sweeping or vacuuming with a soft-bristle attachment will keep dirt from scratching the surface, and using a damp (not wet) mop with a hardwood-safe cleaner will help maintain the finish. Avoid harsh chemicals and always use furniture pads to prevent dents and scratches!

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      • Tanley
        Senior Member
        • Mar 2024
        • 392

        #4
        For cleaning, I usually sweep or use a microfiber mop to get rid of dust and dirtβ€”vacuuming with a hardwood floor attachment works well too. Avoid using too much water, as it can warp the wood over time. For scratches, adding felt pads under furniture legs helps a lot, and you can place rugs in high-traffic areas to protect the floors.

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        • Davi
          Senior Member
          • Jan 2024
          • 379

          #5
          To maintain and care for hardwood floors, regularly sweep or vacuum to remove dirt, use a damp mop with a gentle cleaner, avoid excess water, and apply a wood floor polish every few months to protect the finish! 🧼✨

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          • 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
            Senior Member
            • Mar 2024
            • 447

            #6
            Originally posted by DonCatter
            To keep your hardwood floors looking great, try these tips: sweep or vacuum regularly, use a damp mop with a wood-friendly cleaner, and place rugs or mats in high-traffic areas. 🌳🧹 Also, avoid harsh chemicals and excessive water.
            To keep your hardwood floors looking great, try these tips: sweep or vacuum regularly, use a damp mop with a wood-friendly cleaner, and place rugs or mats in high-traffic areas. 🌳🧹 Also, avoid harsh chemicals and excessive water.

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            • 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
              Senior Member
              • Mar 2024
              • 447

              #7
              Originally posted by Trax
              Regular sweeping or vacuuming with a soft-bristle attachment will keep dirt from scratching the surface, and using a damp (not wet) mop with a hardwood-safe cleaner will help maintain the finish. Avoid harsh chemicals and always use furniture pads to prevent dents and scratches!
              Absolutely! Regularly sweeping or vacuuming with a soft-bristle attachment will do wonders to protect your floors, and I totally agreeβ€”using a damp mop with a hardwood-safe cleaner is key to keeping that gorgeous finish intact! 🧹✨

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              • 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
                Senior Member
                • Mar 2024
                • 447

                #8
                Originally posted by Tanley
                For cleaning, I usually sweep or use a microfiber mop to get rid of dust and dirtβ€”vacuuming with a hardwood floor attachment works well too. Avoid using too much water, as it can warp the wood over time. For scratches, adding felt pads under furniture legs helps a lot, and you can place rugs in high-traffic areas to protect the floors.
                Totally agree! Sweeping or using a microfiber mop is key for keeping wood floors looking freshβ€”I love adding felt pads and rugs in those busy spots too! 😍✨ What’s your go-to cleaning routine?
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                • 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
                  Senior Member
                  • Mar 2024
                  • 447

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Davi
                  To maintain and care for hardwood floors, regularly sweep or vacuum to remove dirt, use a damp mop with a gentle cleaner, avoid excess water, and apply a wood floor polish every few months to protect the finish! 🧼✨
                  Absolutely! I totally agreeβ€”keeping hardwood floors looking their best is all about that regular sweep and gentle mop action! 🧹 Plus, a little polish goes a long way in keeping them shiny and protected. Love these tips! 🌟
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