Professional Hardwood Floor Restoration in Manhattan Beach

Hardwood floor restoration may extend the life of your hardwood floors while at the same time keeping them attractive. You may save money by restoration as opposed to replacing them.

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When to Get Hardwood Floor Restoration Done

When should you get hardwood floor restoration done?  Every homeowner that has hardwood floors reaches that point where the flooring starts to look worn and dull. Residue from improper cleaning and scratches in the finish may make your home appear dirty. With improper care, the unsightly spots may transform into permanent damages. Therefore, as a homeowner, you can extend the life of your hardwood floors when you get the services of professional hardwood restoration service. But what are the advantages of hardwood floor restoration?

Having hardwood floors normally is some source of homeowner’s joy and pride. They are attractive, strong and long lasting when properly taken care of. But sometimes, improper maintenance and normal wear and tear start to take their toll on the floor’s surface. Therefore, the flooring will start looking dirty and dull. Gouges and scratches in the finish make hardwood appear unpleasant and old. Worse still, when the problems are not addressed as soon as possible, there’s a risk of permanent damage.

Why Should You Call a Hardwood Floor Restoration Service?

Why should you call a hardwood floor restoration service?  Well, let us ask you this: how much do you like your hardwood floor?  An improper hardwood floor restoration job may allow moisture to seep in. This will cause the wood to swell and warp. After some years of mistreatment, you are going to be faced with repairs, or even worse, replacements. However, it’s simple avoiding all that stress. All you require is to go for professional hardwood restoration service. There are a lot of benefits you can derive from hardwood floor restoration, including:

Making your flooring stronger: You will not have to fear that moment the cup of water is knocked off your table. The accidents are going to be unpleasant, but they are not going to be source of panic. Continuous foot traffic will also not be a matter of concern. You may walk across the floor or move your furniture without worrying too much. Living in busy household implies that accidents are normal and can happen anytime. You should therefore prevent further damage to the hardwood through making it stronger so as to hold under pressure.

So remember, your floor is an investment.  With that said, call a hardwood floor restoration service in Manhattan Beach to bring your floor back to the way it used to look.

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Manhattan Beach, CA 90267
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Hardwood Floor Cleaning Tips Part 3

Part three of our series on hardwood floor cleaning tips explores the importance of knowing your floor before you begin.

Hardwood Floor Cleaning:  First Off Know Your Floor

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It is important that you know what type of hardwood floor that you have.  Why?  Well, different types of hardwood floors require different types of care.  Do you have hickory flooring or teak parquet?  Is it heart of pine, or do you have oak?  Is it a solid hardwood floor, or a veneer?  The answers to these questions help you to narrow down what you're going to need to do where hardwood floor cleaning is concerned.  However it isn't just knowing your floor type, you also have to know what type of finish your hardwood floor has.

Hardwood floor finishes fit into two categories.  Your hardwood floor either has a surface finish, or a penetrating one.  A lot of times, hardwood floor comes from the manufacturer with a surface finish as a rule.  Usually made of polyurethane, the finish fan be damaged if you use the wrong product or cleaning method.  If your floor is glossy, it is most likely a surface finish.  If the finish is more matte level, it is probably a penetrating finish.    No matter what type of floor you have, there are certain no no's to avoid at all costs.

How to Clean Your Hardwood Floor and Not Wreck It

For one thing, water is one of your hardwood floor's biggest threats, so never ever wet mop it.  Damp mopping is okay sometimes, but again, use caution.  Another thing you want to avoid is any harsh chemicals.  You could strip off your floor's finish, which if you want to do hardwood floor refinishing isn't a problem, however, it is a problem when you just want to do a bit of cleaning.

So remember, know what you're doing.  Avoid water on your hardwood floor.  Make sure people take off their shoes, particularly ones like high heels or boots that can scratch the floor up, and make sure that there are mats at every doorway.  And above all else, if you don't know what you're doing, call someone in who does, such as a hardwood floor refinishing service in Los Angeles.

This concludes part two of our series on hardwood floor cleaning.  Be sure to read part one and part two  as well.

Morris Cleaning & Restoration
1007 N.Sepulveda Blvd. #1204
Manhattan Beach, CA 90267
(310) 545-8750
http://www.morriscarpetcleaning.com

Hardwood Floor Cleaning Tips Part 2

Part two of our series on hardwood floor cleaning tips explores products to use and products to avoid.

Should I Use a Store Bought Product to Clean a Hardwood Floor?

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Should you use a store-bought product to clean your hardwood floor?  First off, you have to a bit of homework.  Check out the product online, plus any reviews.  Read the ingredients carefully before you use it.  Anything that is wax-based should be avoided.  For one, it will likely make y our floor extremely slippery.  For another, while wax can make your floor look wonderful at first, after a while the wax will accumulate dirt and end up looking dingy.  Then you'll have to put more and more of this sort of product on, ultimately forcing you to call a hardwood floor cleaning service.

Another thing to think about is the fact that a lot of hardwood floor cleaning products have one thing in common.  They are full of toxic chemicals, a great many of which are carcinogens.  And sometimes going green is harder than you might think.  Some environmentally-friendly hardwood floor cleaning products are all but useless, and others are effective, but are vinegar based, leaving your rooms smelling rather like salad dressing.  Or as this article excerpt from Green Living shows: "If you use conventional cleaning products on your floor, well, think of it as swishing and swashing potentially toxic chemicals across the largest surface area of your home. And then consider the Environmental Protection Agency study showing indoor levels of pollutants (like formaldehyde, chloroform, and styrene) ranging from two to 50 times higher than outdoor levels—much of it from conventional cleaning supplies. Some floor cleaners include a surprisingly toxic ingredient list—people exposed to the heavy-duty cleaners often experience eye irritation, dizziness, loss of concentration, fatigue, wheezing, coughing, asthma attacks, respiratory infections, and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Floor cleaners that give you shine also give you off-gassing of petroleum-based polymers. In addition, most of the fragrance that accompanies conventional floor cleaners are either indoor air pollutants on their own, or are inert on their own but mix with ozone to create formaldehyde and other toxic air contaminates [READ MORE]

Hardwood Floor Cleaning Products: Final Thoughts

So remember, you don't want to make your problem worse.  Do some research and know what you're doing.  Follow some best practices such as floor mats at the doorways, and making people take off their shoes.

Above all else, if you're out of your league, don't try to bluff your way through it.  Get on the phone and call a professional hardwood floor cleaning service in your area.   

This concludes part two of our series on hardwood floor cleaning.  Be sure to read part one and part three  as well.

Morris Cleaning & Restoration
1007 N.Sepulveda Blvd. #1204
Manhattan Beach, CA 90267
(310) 545-8750
http://www.morriscarpetcleaning.com