Professional Hardwood Floor Cleaning (Contd.)

You want to make sure that you call a professional hardwood floor cleaning service to avoid damaging your floors.  Professional services not only have all the tools that they're going to need, they have the knowledge and experience to help.

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What Can Damage a Hardwood Floor?

What can damage a hardwood floor?  Turns out a lot of things can.  A woman's shoe that has a bit of the heel wearing out can really gouge a floor to the point of severe damage, as can a man's steel toed boot.  If your dog or cat drags something, it can cause damage as can your pet's claws.  That's why you want to protect your floor as well as clean it.

Although modern floors that are sealed with urethane are more durable than those with wax finishes, they are still vulnerable to scratches. Professional hardwood floor cleaning practices include some between visit tips.

For example, it's best to dry mop or vacuum your hardwood floors to keep them clean, and spot clean when necessary.  The rules change slightly if you have laminate wood flooring. 

How to Handle Laminate Flooring

The easiest 'hardwood' to clean is engineered or laminate flooring, which really isn't hardwood at all, but a floor constructed to mimic the look of wood. Unlike authentic hardwood, damp mops or cloths can be used to clean this flooring with a much smaller risk of damage. Vacuuming or dry mopping should be done first before damp mopping to remove dirt and debris. It's important to note that even though laminate or engineered hardwood can have a damp cloth applied,  like actual hardwood floor cleaning, very little water should be used, and immediate drying should be done after cleaning to avoid damage to the floor's surface.

So remember, you don't ever want to wet mop any sort of wood or wood-based floor.  Instead, remember to damp mop and sweep.  Avoid using harsh chemicals on your hardwood floor, and always clean it once a week to avoid grit and dirt from accumulating.  A little white vinegar mixed with water is often an effective way of cleaning Caring for your hardwood is important for longevity and integrity of your flooring. For best practices, it's wise to employ professional hardwood floor cleaning services to ensure that proper cleaning techniques, equipment and solutions are used.

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Professional Hardwood Floor Cleaning

Do you have a hardwood floor and are you having trouble in cleaning it up? Although hardwood flooring has been around for years, there can sometimes be some confusion as to the best practices for cleaning and maintaining them. 

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Hardwood Floor Cleaning and Restoration:  Clear Up the Confusion

Part of the confusion where hardwood floor cleaning is concerned is due to the increasing types and variations of hardwood, as well as the different finishes and sealants that can be applied to this type of flooring. It is imperative that the proper equipment, cleaning solutions and method of cleaning are employed in order to clean your floors and maintain their integrity at the same time. The following are some of the different variations of hardwood floors, and the applicable professional hardwood floor cleaning methods for each.
• Classic hardwood floor cleaning
More recent hardwood is easier to clean and more durable thanks to the types of sealants that are used. However, in many older homes where original, classic hardwood flooring still exists, cleaning can be a bit more difficult. Since this type of flooring is sensitive to any moisture and liquids, you have to be very careful with the amount of cleaning solutions used. The first thing that should be done is remove any dust or dirt from the floor by vacuuming or mopping with a dry cloth in order to avoid scratches that the dirt and debris can potentially cause. Mopping with a wet or damp cloth is not recommended, as any residue left behind can cause damage to the floor. Professional hardwood floor cleaning include buffing and re-waxing to maintain their cleanliness and luster.
• Urethane-Sealed Hardwood Floor Cleaning
More modern hardwood flooring is typically sealed with urethane, which makes them a little easier to clean than their classic hardwood counterparts. However, as with the classic hardwood, using a wet or damp mop or cloth is not recommended as moisture can damage this type of flooring as well. Waxing is also not recommended, as it can ruin the floor's finish.  If you do end up ruining your floor's finish, then there is nothing left to do but get restoration work done.

Hardwood Floor Restoration: When to Call

If your floor's finish is well, finished, then that's the time to call a professional hardwood floor restoration service.  By no means should you ever try to restore your floor on your own.  You could end up doing more damage to your floor.

A professional service will know when to sand and when not to, and above all else, how to protect your hardwood floor from further damage.

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Manhattan Beach, CA 90267
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