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3 Ways to Help Your Hardwood Flooring Last

3 Ways to Help Your Hardwood Flooring Last

You always want to do everything you can to keep your home as comfortable as possible. One way to do that is to update the flooring in it.

You always want to do everything you can to keep your home as comfortable as possible. One way to do that is to update the flooring in it. Hardwood floorings look gorgeous and they are guaranteed to last. Even so, you still have to maintain it. Here are some tips to help you do that

Keep Them As Dry As Possible 

There’s bound to be more moisture and humidity in the air. This might be good news for you, but it is bad news for your home’s hardwood flooring. It’s also easy to assume that keeping your floors can involve using generous applications of water and cleaning solution. The truth is that the opposite is true. That’s because you ought to keep your floors as dry as possible without parching them. Floors that get too dry run into a host of problems as well. The wood can warp, crackle, buckle, bubble, and bend. 

Be As Careful As Possible

This advice all behooves you to be as careful as possible when it comes to hardwood flooring maintenance. Most of the time, some mopping can get the job done, but depending on what is on your floors, you might also turn to the vacuum cleaner instead. The blades of the vacuum can leave behind unsightly scratches, so you need to pay attention to what you are doing. Vacuums and steam cleaners are much better suited for cleaning carpets and rugs; what this means is that you should take another tack when it comes to cleaning your hardwood floors. Microfiber cloths make a positive difference, as do robotic vacuum cleaners, which aren’t as likely to damage your floors when what you’re trying to do is make the floors last longer than ever before.

Be Sure to Polish Them

Finally, take the time to polish your floors. This task is relatively easy, and certainly something you can attempt by yourself. Even so, if you feel like you aren’t up to it, then it’s a good idea to call in flooring professionals who know what they’re doing to restore the shine without leaving behind dings, dents, and pockmarks where there should be none.    

Ready for a Beautiful Hardwood Floor? Trust John K Eareckson & Co.

When you work with John K Eareckson & Co., Flooring, we will ensure your hardwood floors undergo a stress-free acclimation process and that they sparkle for years to come; from a seamless and beautiful installation to years of maintenance, John K Eareckson & Co. Flooring has the expertise to care for your home’s hardwood floors. For a consultation and more information, visit us online or give us a call at 410-788-4200. You can also look for us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr.

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