Winter can be brutal on your home flooring. Whether it rains or snows, you wind up tracking water, mud, and all sorts of debris into your house on your shoes. Add to that the grit and salt used to keep your walkways free of ice, and you have not just dirt, but potential corrosion to deal with. 

Fortunately, your local Riverside, RI experts have some useful tips to help you care for your hardwood floors. American Floors has over 40 years of experience in refinishing hardwood floors, so they know that damage can be stopped in its tracks with some simple cleaning techniques:

• Don't Allow Standing Water: Little puddles of melting snow should be patted dry as soon as possible. Standing water will eventually damage your floor's finish, especially if your floors are waxed.
• Sweep Regularly: Use a dry mop to remove debris like dust, sand, and cinders from your floors. Any kind of grit can cause abrasions to your home flooring, dulling the finish and causing more serious damage over time.
• Mop Monthly: Even with regular dry dusting, oil and grime build up over time. Use a cleaner specially designed for wood floors and dilute according to the directions on the bottle. Use just enough to dampen your mop, and turn on a fan to dry it quickly.

If your home flooring is damaged beyond what a thorough cleaning can do to restore it, call American Floors today at (401) 433-0530 for information on refinishing hardwood floors or for new hardwood floor installation. You can also check out their website for more ideas and inspirational photos to see how a gorgeous floor can transform your whole home.