When it comes to the most expensive parts of your home, your wood floors may just take the cake. The cost can be offset a bit when you realize the low maintenance that is typically associated with a wood floor. But it’s important to note that even though they are easier to maintain than a carpet or even some tile floors, you still need to learn proper wood floor maintenance in order to extend the life and value of your floor. Lucky for you, the team here at N-Hance Wood Refinishing of Greenville is the expert of hardwood floor refinishing in Asheville, NC, and we have all of the knowledge and skills necessary to teach you how to properly maintain your floors.
Regular Mopping/Sweeping
This is probably the most obvious thing to do, and the one you’re probably already doing. It’s important to work out a good schedule though and be sure you address needs as they arise. For example, you’ll want to sweep up the crumbs your four-year-old leaves behind after their afternoon snack as soon as possible in addition to a weekly pass to clear dust and dirt that accumulates normally.
Take Care of Spills Immediately
When we say immediately, we mean immediately! Otherwise, a stain can set in which will be very difficult to remove. Rather than wait for that to happen, just get down on your hands and knees to soak up any spill or accident that has happened. This way you’ll be able to have greater peace of mind and save yourself a heap of trouble trying to get the stain out of your incredibly valuable floor.
Use Area Rugs
An area rug is a spectacular way to keep traffic off your actual floor. A rug that is combined with a wood floor will add a deeper beauty to your home. Be sure to keep the rug clean too though, and don’t just sweep things underneath it.
Avoid Using Water
If there is one thing you can believe, it’s that water and wood do not mix. Although water can be used in mopping a tile floor, you should never use it as the main cleaning agent for your wood one. That’s why you need to get to a local grocery store and buy a special wood floor cleaner.
Refinish Your Wood Flooring
The truth is, no matter how well you maintain your floor, you will still need to get your floor replaced or refinished every so often. Nobody wants to pay the expense of replacing, so refinishing is definitely the better option. The type of wood will determine how often you should and can refinish your floor as well as how you are able to refinish it. Lucky for you, the team here at N-Hance specializes in the best wood floor refinishing practices for virtually every type of wood. We even offer a special service that doesn’t require sanding. Plus, our Lightspeed Instant Cure will get you back on the floor in no time. Give us a call at 864-558-1000 to refinish your wood floor in Asheville today!