Snow has melted, songbirds have returned, and the promise of summertime waits around every corner. As you get ready to enjoy sunny days, don’t forget to take precautions to care for your hardwood floor finishes. Since they started restoring hardwood floors in 1949, Old Reliable Floor Co. has seen all the ways summer fun can damage your flooring.

Protect your home’s beauty and value this summer with these hardwood floor saving tips from their experienced team:

• It’s Not The Heat: Changing humidity levels can cause boards to expand and contract, affecting the beauty of your hardwood floors. Protect your floors on sweltering summer days by monitoring the humidity levels, and watch carefully for raising edges or splitting boards. If you do start to notice alterations in your flooring, call the hardwood floor refinishing professionals at Old Reliable Floor Co. to assess the issue as soon as possible.

• Don’t Forget Sunscreen: While you may love sunbathing after a long winter, your hardwood floors prefer to cover up. Most hardwood floor finishes don’t fare well under UV rays, causing fading or discoloration. Direct sunlight can also affect some species of wood, causing fading, discoloration, weakness, and warping. Take advantage of summer’s natural light while protecting your hardwood floor by drawing translucent curtains across windows.
• Barefoot Is Better: Summertime is the perfect time for exploring the great outdoors. When the outdoors comes through your door, however, it can seriously damage your hardwood floors. Dirt, dew, sand, and salt water can scratch hardwood floor finishes, so ditch your shoes as soon as you walk through the door.

While it’s possible to protect your hardwood floor from extreme wear and tear, eventually life will leave its mark. When that time comes, count on the professionals at Old Reliable Floor Co. Over more than 70 years restoring hardwood floors in the Cincinnati area, they’ve acquired expertise you can trust, with customer service you’ll love. Call (513) 922-5598 to schedule a consultation, or visit their website to learn more about their services.