Hardwood floors are durable and make any home look more elegant. To ensure they retain their luster and texture, you must maintain them regularly. But how often is enough? Parker Floor Covering of Hamilton, OH, offers a simple guide to keeping these floors clean and well-preserved.

How Often Should You Clean Hardwood Floors?

Wood flooring should be dry-mopped or cleaned with a soft, microfiber cloth on a daily basis to pick up dust and other debris and prevent them from being ground into the grains by foot traffic. Then, once a week and using the appropriate product, clean the floors with a wet mop. Just don’t use too much water, as this can damage the surface. Instead, apply a little at a time and add more if you think it’s necessary. Finally, experts say you should also polish these floors twice a year at six-month intervals.

How Else Can You Maintain Their Look?

In addition to following this cleaning schedule, take a few other steps to maintain the gorgeous look of wood flooring. Have the surface sanded and recoated by a professional every three to five years. If you need to move furniture, don’t drag it across the floor, as this will scratch it. Instead, lift the furniture or put a blanket beneath it if it’s too heavy to pick up.

Additionally, put mats at all entryways to the house, and encourage everyone who enters to wipe their feet and remove their shoes before stepping on the hardwood flooring. If you spill something, clean it up immediately to prevent stains and moisture damage.

If you’re ready to purchase new hardwood floors or install carpeting, turn to Parker Floor Covering. This family-owned company has offered Hamilton residents a wide range of high-quality products for more than four decades. They also have area rugs and financing options, and they’ll measure a house for free. To learn more, call them today at (513) 863-6767 or visit them online.