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While specific floor finishes require
different maintenance, some guidelines
apply to the care of all wood floors.
The following information will help to
prolong the life of your floor and
preserve the finish. |
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Before furniture is placed back on the
wood flooring, floor protector pads should be
installed on the bottom of all furniture
legs. This will help prevent scratching. |
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Rugs should be placed at all entrances,
These help trap grit and dirt and also
help absorb moisture before they have a
chance to damage the floor. Please be
aware that that in some cases colour
variation can occur where rugs are
placed. |
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Consumers should expect that all wood
floors can shrink and expand with
changes in humidity sometimes leaving
small gaps between boards. The use of
some kind of humidity control can help. |
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Regular maintenance such as vacuuming
and sweeping to remove dirt and dust is
beneficial, which if left to build up
will be tracked into the floor resulting
in scratching and matting of the finish. |
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Always check around areas where there is
potential for damp of spills such as
washing machines, fridges etc. Other
potential problems include household
plants. |
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Consumers who develop a regular cleaning
schedule see the best results. Be aware
it is not only recommended to clean a
floor after a major event but also to
reduce the dirt and grit on the floor
resulting in less chance of damage. |
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When you are looking to clean your
floors always make sure you use
compatible products that are suitable
for your floors finish. |
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