Winter in Ohio means snow and ice, but it also means tracking salt into your home and onto your beautiful hardwood floor. As Cincinnati's favorite hardwood floor refinishing company, Old Reliable Floor Co wants to help their clients keep their floors in the best condition possible this winter.

They offer these tips to help you protect your floors from salt.

• Floor Mats: Your front door may feature a charming welcome mat all year round, but when winter hits, it will take more than a single mat to keep your floors clean. Invest in large mats and place them on both sides of the door. You’ll also want to encourage guests and family members to use them every time they enter.

• Keep Old Towels By The Door: Floor mats can only do so much, and snowy boots often leave behind puddles and salt that can stain your floors. Instead of rushing for the mop every time someone enters your home, keep a bin of old towels and rags by the door. Keeping them in a convenient location will make cleanup easier.
• Limit Wet Shoes To One Area: You don’t want wet boots spreading salt throughout your home; the best solution is to keep them in one area. A mudroom would be ideal, but if you don’t have a mud room, simply pick a spot that is close enough to the door. You won’t have to walk too far, but it will be far enough away that you aren’t constantly tripping over discarded shoes. Lay down a floor mat or some old towels to help contain the mess.

If all else fails, the flooring experts at Old Reliable Flooring Co specialize in refinishing hardwood floors, and they will repair any kind of winter damage. Give them a call at (513) 922-5598 to learn more about restoring hardwood floors, or visit their website for more information about all of their hardwood floor services.