How do I care for my wood floors?
Everyone tries to make wood floor care difficult. Do you want to know the secret? Sweep. Dirt and debris that is left on the floor actually acts like sandpaper when your feet shuffle over the surface of a dirty floor. The less dirt that is on your floor the better.
If you have a spill, use a damp cloth - you shouldn’t ever get out a mop and a bucket. Use a wood floor cleaner like Basic Squeaky or Bona when sweeping isn’t enough.
What can I not do?
You should never use excessive water. Neither should you use cleaners that have wax or oil - such as Murphy’s Soap, Miniwax, or OrangeGlo.
What do I need to keep an eye out for?
Dulling or Graying. If after you’ve cleaned your floor you notice it is substantially more dull in a spot (usually a high traffic area) than it used to be. That means your finish is wearing down and you most likely need a fresh coat. It’s a common misconception that you need a whole sand & finish to put on a fresh coat or to maintain your wood floors. If “gray spots” have started to develop, you’ve gone too far. The gray spot is actually dirt becoming embedded in the surface of your wood floor.
What can I do to protect my wood floors?
You can get a professional clean followed by a coat of finish. There is no sanding involved and we can finish in just hours. 24 hours later your floor will look amazing and you’ll be begging us to come back.