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If you keep it clean…it will last.

What to do

  • Clean regularly with a broom or dust mop or even vacuum using the bare floor setting to remove dust and dirt.

  • Clean the floors periodically with a professional wood floor cleaning product recommended by a wood flooring professional.

  • Wipe up spills immediately with a dry or slightly damp cloth.

  • Follow the manufacturer’s cleaning recommendations.

 

What NOT to do

  • Use wet mops or steam mops, which can dull the finish and even damage the wood.

  • Use vinyl or tile cleaning products on wood floors. Self-polishing acrylic waxes cause wood to become slippery and appear dull quickly.

  • Use wood furniture polish, which can make the floor dangerously slippery, and damage the finish.

  • Over-wax a wood floor. If a wax floor dulls, try buffing instead.