Maintaining
We recommend Murphy`s Oil Soap to clean your floor. Help keep dirt and moisture from being tracked in on your floors by placing mats at all entries. Area rugs in front of sinks and refrigerators are recommended. Slip resistant backings that will not discolor the floor are also recommended. Vacuum and sweep your floor regularly. Average minimum care is once a week. Regular use of a good quality dust mop will help to eliminate finer grit and dust particles. These particles act like sandpaper on wood flooring and should be removed regularly.
Floor protectors under heavy furniture will distribute weight and help to reduce the likelihood of indentations. When moving furniture, appliances or other objects which may cause indentations in your floor, we recommend either lifting and carrying the objects, using a furniture dolly, or sliding the objects on a heavy duty sliding pad.
Do not mop floors with water. This could permanently damage your floor. Do not use any of the following products or products similar in nature on your floor: ammonia, powdered all-purpose cleaners, dishwashing detergents, Fantastic, Formula 409, Endust, Pledge, Future, Mop ‘n Glo, or other polishes. Wipe us spills immediately and do not allow water to stand on your floor for any length of time.
It is important to properly clean and maintain wood floors to prevent substances including, but not limited to, water, food and grease from staining or making the floor slippery. Minerals and/or chemicals in water may cause spots on your floor. These may be removed with a recommended commercial cleaner designated for wood floors. (White vinegar applied with a soft cloth will often clean these spills just as well).