What To and Not To Do?

Your Wood Floor Maintenance - What To Do...

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• Vacuum or sweep your floors regularly. General cleaning once every week is recommended.
• Remove spills promptly, using your Bona Care Mop and Bona Care Floor Cleaner.
• Place mats at exterior doors to trap sand and grit. Use area rugs in high traffic pathways, at the ends of steps and near doorways. Avoid rubber backing or non-ventilated rugs.
• Use protective pads or caps for your furniture
• Renew worn surfaces with Bona Care Refresher before the bare wood is exposed.
• Maintain a consistent humidity level between heating seasons in all living areas. Excessive swings in humidity levels will cause wooden floors to swell, shrink, cup, crack and show excessive gaps between boards. The use of humidifier and/or dehumidifier systems is recommended where inconsistent humidity levels occur.

Your Wood Floor Maintenance - What Not To Do...

• Don’t let sand, dirt or grit build up. They can act like sandpaper, abrading and dulling your floor finish.
• Don’t damp mop wooden floors. Too much water can cause the floor to swell or warp.
• Don’t let your pets’ claws go untrimmed. Proper claw trimming helps avoid scratches and gouges.
• Don’t walk on your wooden floors in high heels and keep your heels in good repair.
• Don’t use wax, oil soap or other household cleaners on finished wooden floor. They can dull the floor’s finish and make refinishing difficult