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During the winter months, your hardwood floors can take quite a hit. In addition to people tracking in water and snow, flooring is also susceptible to injuries such as scratches from grains of road salt. Fortunately, you can protect your gorgeous floors by making a few changes at home. Here are three easy ways to protect your hardwood floors during winter. 

Add a Bench & Shoe Bin 

hardwood floorsSince more people are chilled during the winter, fewer guests might decide to take off their shoes when they come into your home, which can create problems for your hardwood floors. To encourage people to remove their shoes, add a shoe bin and a small bench in your entryway so that people have a place to sit to remove their shoes easily. 

Don’t Apply Salt to Porches

Salt is more likely to be tracked into your home when it is present on the porch, so avoid sprinkling large granules of ice melt or rock salt in those areas. Instead, focus on clearing snow and ice from your porch manually, and use finer grain salt if absolutely necessary. 

Put Felt Pads Under Furniture

The winter months are also notorious for family get-togethers, which is why your furniture might get pushed around a little more than it normally does. To prevent floor scratches, add felt pads underneath your furniture pieces and focus on securing them tightly. Pay special attention to items that tend to get moved around, such as barstools, dining room chairs, and ottomans. 

 

Whether you are looking for gorgeous area rugs or your floors have sustained previous damage, Georgia Direct Carpet can help. Known for their incredible selection of hardwood, laminate, vinyl flooring, tile, and carpet, this flooring retailer focuses on creating the best value possible for their customers. To learn more about their flooring options, visit them online or call (513) 894-7700.

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