Simple habits, less avoidable wear
Remove grit with a suitable vacuum or dust mop. Clean spills promptly and use a cleaner approved for the finish. Use furniture pads and suitable entry mats. Follow the flooring manufacturer’s care instructions.
Water is not a wood-floor cleaning strategy
Avoid steam cleaning and wet mopping wood floors. Ask your flooring professional which cleaner and method suit the installed finish.
Watch the environment
Wood responds to changes in moisture. Persistent gaps or cupping warrant professional assessment. Follow the product’s indoor-condition requirements and investigate new changes before treating them as purely cosmetic.
Further reading: National Wood Flooring Association — routine care . Product instructions and an on-site assessment control the final recommendation.
Further reading: National Wood Flooring Association — moisture awareness . Product instructions and an on-site assessment control the final recommendation.
Understand floor repair