Hardwood floors are a thing of beauty, but, like most things, they can get worn down from years of use. In order to bring your floors back to their original look, Old Reliable Floor Co., Cincinnati, OH’s number one business for refinishing hardwood floors, recommends that you get your floors refinished. Refinishing your old hardwood floor is a great way to make it look brand new, but the process isn’t over the moment the contractors walk out the door.

To make sure your hardwood floor refinishing sets properly and does not need to be redone, follow these simple care tips from the professionals with over 70 years of experience:

• Let The New Finish Set: Try to avoid walking across the floor for a week after the refinishing. But you can walk on the floor the next day for light cleaning because dust and dirt can completely ruin a newly finished floor. Also, avoid moving or dragging any furniture back into place for two or three days to avoid scuffmarks. And a good week for any area rugs, especially if it is in front of a sunny window.
• Avoid Direct Light: Close your blinds or curtains for at least 24 hours after the job is done.While sunlight can’t damage a fully set floor, a brand new hardwood floor finish is extremely sensitive and needs to be kept out of direct light. You can start opening your curtains again after a day or two.
• Clean it Regularly: After the first week, start cleaning your floor regularly to make sure it stays in excellent condition.Sweep the floor with a dry dust mop every couple of days and mop weekly with hardwood floor cleaner to help retain its shine. Avoid soap and water and if something spills clean it up immediately so that it doesn’t soak into the wood.

Bring the shine back to your floors. Call Old Reliable Floor Co. at (513) 922-5598 or check out their web site for a full list of their services.