Engineered Hardwood Flooring Care Guide

MAINTENANCE WOOD

Engineered Hardwood Floors are very easily maintained. No wax, no mess. Simply use a cleaner made for use with urethane coated hardwood floors and a terry cloth flooring mop.

STEP ONE: Sweep your floor to remove any particles that could scratch your floor.

Warning: Vacuums with a beater bar or power rotary brush head can damage a wood floor and never should be used.

STEP TWO: Apply hardwood surface cleaner directly to the terry cloth flooring mop, instead of the floor!

STEP THREE: Use a back and forth motion with the mop. When the terry cloth cover becomes soiled, simply replace it with a clean one. Cleaning the floor with a soiled cover could cause streaking. The covers are re-usable, so wash and dry the covers periodically as you would a normal towel.

Tips & Warnings:

·        Maintain a normal indoor relative humidity level (35 – 60 %) throughout the year to minimize the natural expansion and contraction of the wood.

I. Heating Season (Dry): A humidifier is recommended to prevent excess shrinkage due to low humidity levels. Wood stoves and electric heat tend to create very dry conditions. 

II.   Non Heating Season (Wet): An air conditioner, dehumidifier, or periodically turning on your heating will help to maintain humidity levels during summer months.

·        Sweep regularly.

·        Remove spills promptly using wood flooring cleaner and a clean white cloth.

·        Use felt protectors under heavy pieces of furniture and chairs.

·        Use protective mats at all exterior entrances.

·        Spiked heels or shoes in need of repair can severely damage your floor.

·        Never wet or damp mop your wood floors. Water can cause damage to wood flooring.

·        Never use oil soaps, wax, abrasive cleaners, steel wool or strong ammoniated or chlorinated type products to clean your floor.

·        The sun's UV rays can change the color of your floor.

·        Keep animal nails trimmed.

·        Protect your floor with a 1/4" piece of plywood or Masonite when using a dolly for moving furniture or appliances. Never slide or roll heavy furniture or appliances across the floor.

·        If your floor becomes scratched or dull, repairs can often be made using repair accessories.