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Place door mats or rugs on the inside and outside of doorways.
This will help to trap dirt, grit and other abrasive materials,
preventing damage to the floor through scratching, grit
becoming embedded and reducing dust.
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Stand furniture on felt-faced pads. If relocating an item,
try to either to lift and carry or slide it across the floor
on top of a carpet. This will protect both the wood and
surface finish from the scratching and scuffing.
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Wipe up any spill as soon as
they occur using a damp cloth. Taking quick action can prevent
any staining of the finish or the actual wood. |
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The ultra-violet rays of the sun can cause
the sheen of the floor to dull. Where possible hang lace curtains
and occasionally close drapes when a room is not in use. This
helps to prevent such a reaction. |
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The quickest and most efficient way to clean the hardwood
floor is to use a damp mop, either a vee sweeper or a push
mop. A little extra water will do no harm occasionally for
deeper cleaning, as long as the floor is properly sealed.
Never use a wet mop, excessive surface water can cause the
finish to flatten, and may eventually penetrate and damage
the wood. |
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Cylinder vacuum cleaners are most effective tool for cleaning
the hardwood floors. They are compact and lightweight and,
because they only use suction extremely powerful. These
vacuums also have fittings specially designed for hard flooring,
they are more effective at removing dust and grit than standard
accessories, and are gentler on the floor. |
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Use brooms and brushes made with fine bristle and exploded
heads. They will trap un wanted surface residue without
catapulting it all over the floor and are easier to keep
free of residue. This carry the additional benefit air-suspended
dust whilst cleaning is in progress. |
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Try to avoid wearing aggressive footwear
on the wooden floor. It can cause unnecessary damage. High
heels and shoes with quartertips are particular offenders.
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Use only the correct wax treatment for
each particular floor. Never over-wax. Apply wax to areas
of reduced traffic on less frequent basis. Always try buffing
a floor first. This may be all that it needs to lift the
surface shine and restore the luster. Beware to avoid treatments
intended for non-wood floors. These can cause a floor to
become slippery and appear dull prematurely.
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Employing a humidifier through the winter
months will help control condensation. In turn, this will
help reduce shrinkage and wood movement, leading to a more
stable and quieter floor. Humidifiers also help control
the build-up of mould indoors, another source of possible
chest problems.
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