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" Hardwood Flooring Care And Maintenance "
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Maintain relative humidity level of 45%-55% throughout the year. Humidifier is recommended to prevent excessive shrinkage in wood floors. Dehumidifier or air conditioner is recommended to prevent dampening, and, therefore, rising of wood floors.
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Before putting furniture on hardwood floors, attach adequate floor protection (felt pads) to the feet of all furniture to reduce scratches and dents.
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When moving heavy furniture, place a blanket or a scrap of carpet, face down, under each leg; slide furniture carefully.
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It is very important to maintain relative air humidity level in the house of 45%-55% throughout the year. Humidifier is needed to prevent excessive shrinkage in floors in winter time when homes are heated and air is dry. Dehumidifier or air conditioner is recommended to prevent expanding and, therefore, cupping of wood floors.
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Keep shoes in good repair. If they lose their protective cap, they will dent the surface. Avoid high-heel shoes.
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Keep pet nails trimmed, paws clean and free of dirt and grease.
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Exposure to sunlight can slightly change shade of your floors. Rearrange your rugs and furniture periodically to avoid shades on your floors.
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Use area rugs in heavily traveled areas, especially if you have a large family. Place rugs at all entrances, as well as by kitchen sink and dishwasher.
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Remove spills promptly using soft cloth with appropriate cleaning product.
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Never use wet mop and do not clean your hardwood floors with water. This can dull the finish and permanently damage your floor and will void your warranties. Use only cleaning product recommended by your dealers.
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Never use wax or oil-based detergents. They will dull or damage finish, leaving greasy spots and making the floor difficult to clean.
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Frequently sweep or vacuum floors to prevent dirt and dust from scratching the finish. Use only brush or felt type vacuum head. Be certain the wheels of the vacuum do not damage the finish.
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Frequently scatter rugs to remove dirt and grit.
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Periodically clean with appropriate non-wax hardwood floor cleaner to preserve the shine on your flooring.
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Humidity Control
Wood flooring is a natural product that responds to humidity variation by expanding and contracting. These changes may be noticeable. During warm and humid summer wood expands. During dry weather wood contracts. This seasonal movement is a normal characteristic of wood flooring. The best way to reduce this movement and even make it invisible is to install humidity controls and make sure they function before the flooring is installed.
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In winter, when homes are heated and the air is dry, wood flooring gives up some moisture and therefore shrinks. When it happens thin gaps can appear between planks. This is normal, and a homeowner should be prepared for this. Once indoor heat goes off in the spring and indoor environment regains moisture, most of these gaps will close up.
To avoid these separations try to add moisture to the air during dry period. The best way is to install humidifier in the furnace or moveable humidifier in the room with good air circulation. If humidity does not go lower than 45%, no separations will appear at all. To keep permanent control over humidity in the house, install simple humidity meter, so you can constantly monitor humidity level in your house.
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If sanded in the wrong time, before moisture content returns to normal and boards flattened, crowning may occur. Crowning means that the center of the boards will appear higher than the edges.
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Before putting furniture on hardwood floors, attach adequate floor protection (felt pads) to the feet of all furniture to reduce scratches and dents.
____________________________________________________
When moving heavy furniture, place a blanket or a scrap of carpet, face down, under each leg; slide furniture carefully.
____________________________________________________
It is very important to maintain relative air humidity level in the house of 45%-55% throughout the year. Humidifier is needed to prevent excessive shrinkage in floors in winter time when homes are heated and air is dry. Dehumidifier or air conditioner is recommended to prevent expanding and, therefore, cupping of wood floors.
____________________________________________________
Keep shoes in good repair. If they lose their protective cap, they will dent the surface. Avoid high-heel shoes.
____________________________________________________
Keep pet nails trimmed, paws clean and free of dirt and grease.
____________________________________________________
Exposure to sunlight can slightly change shade of your floors. Rearrange your rugs and furniture periodically to avoid shades on your floors.
____________________________________________________
Use area rugs in heavily traveled areas, especially if you have a large family. Place rugs at all entrances, as well as by kitchen sink and dishwasher.
____________________________________________________
Remove spills promptly using soft cloth with appropriate cleaning product.
____________________________________________________
Never use wet mop and do not clean your hardwood floors with water. This can dull the finish and permanently damage your floor and will void your warranties. Use only cleaning product recommended by your dealers.
____________________________________________________
Never use wax or oil-based detergents. They will dull or damage finish, leaving greasy spots and making the floor difficult to clean.
____________________________________________________
Frequently sweep or vacuum floors to prevent dirt and dust from scratching the finish. Use only brush or felt type vacuum head. Be certain the wheels of the vacuum do not damage the finish.
____________________________________________________
Frequently scatter rugs to remove dirt and grit.
____________________________________________________
Periodically clean with appropriate non-wax hardwood floor cleaner to preserve the shine on your flooring.
____________________________________________________
Humidity Control
Wood flooring is a natural product that responds to humidity variation by expanding and contracting. These changes may be noticeable. During warm and humid summer wood expands. During dry weather wood contracts. This seasonal movement is a normal characteristic of wood flooring. The best way to reduce this movement and even make it invisible is to install humidity controls and make sure they function before the flooring is installed.
____________________________________________________
In winter, when homes are heated and the air is dry, wood flooring gives up some moisture and therefore shrinks. When it happens thin gaps can appear between planks. This is normal, and a homeowner should be prepared for this. Once indoor heat goes off in the spring and indoor environment regains moisture, most of these gaps will close up.
To avoid these separations try to add moisture to the air during dry period. The best way is to install humidifier in the furnace or moveable humidifier in the room with good air circulation. If humidity does not go lower than 45%, no separations will appear at all. To keep permanent control over humidity in the house, install simple humidity meter, so you can constantly monitor humidity level in your house.
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If sanded in the wrong time, before moisture content returns to normal and boards flattened, crowning may occur. Crowning means that the center of the boards will appear higher than the edges.