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Cleaning and Caring for Hardwood Flooring

There’s a reason why wood floors are a selling point in a home. Not only is the style of hardwood flooring attractive, but it also has the potential to last for decades. When you take care of it properly, it becomes timeless. In this blog, we’re giving you tips on cleaning and caring for wood flooring. Also, read on for information on the value that it can add to your home.

Protecting Your Wood Floors

You might be wondering what steps you can take to protect your wooden floors today. Regular sweeping and dusting is the simplest step you can take to maintain your wood floors. Microfiber cleaning products do a great job at trapping dirt instead of pushing debris around with a regular broom and dust pan. There are natural and organic ways to clean your hardwood floors, but even harmless items like vinegar can dull the surface of the wood over time. This is why it’s important to do your research before taking steps to clean wooden surfaces. The good news is that there are environmentally safe plant based cleaners becoming more available on the market (brands like Method and Mrs Meyers). You can even consider using hot water and Borax with a bit of lemon juice or essential oil. Here is a great recipe from a blogger! It’s always a good idea to try the most natural option first. This prevents exposing you and your family to unnecessary harmful chemicals.
 

Cleaning Products to Avoid When Cleaning and Caring for Hardwood Flooring

Like we mentioned, there are many cleaning products that can wreak havoc on your hardwood flooring. Even something as gentle as water can have an adverse effect if you use too much or try to steam clean the wood. Water and wood aren’t friends! It’s also important to remember that any ammonia based cleaner or bleach product can crack the finish of the floor. Have you ever seen a dull and cloudy looking floor? That’s why! You want to stay away from any type of cleaning product that is marketed as abrasive, as that will scratch up the surface of the flooring.

Hardwood Floors Are An Investment

Hardwood floors should be considered as an investment and protected as such! When real estate agents were surveyed, 99% of them believed that homes with wood floors were easier to sell. 90% believe that homes with hardwood flooring sell for more money. 82% say they sell faster than homes that don’t have them. If you plan on selling your home at any point in the future, the condition of the flooring will be a deciding factor for potential buyers. The appeal of a quality flooring can be the difference between a quick sale and no sale. While other household trends come and go, hardwood flooring continues to have a positive impact on resell value. One drawback of having hard surface flooring is colder temperature. This is only a negative when you live in states, like Michigan, that have cold winters. This issue can be resolved by adding rugs, which makes the negative obsolete. Remember to protect the value of what is beneath your feet, and the investment will be returned.
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