Hardwood floor cleaning is all about knowledge. First off you have to know what type of wood your floor is made of.
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Hickory Hardwood Floor Cleaning & Care
For example, one type of floor that needs hardwood floor cleaning is hickory. According to this article excerpt from WIKIPEDIA.ORG:
"Hickory wood is very hard, stiff, dense and shock resistant. There are woods that are stronger than hickory and woods that are harder, but the combination of strength, toughness, hardness and stiffness found in hickory wood is not found in any other commercial wood. Hickory is also highly prized for wood-burning stoves and chimineas, because of its high energy content. Hickory wood is also a preferred type for smoking cured meats. In the Southern United States, hickory is popular for cooking barbecue, as hickory grows abundantly in the region, and adds flavor to the meat. Hickory is sometimes used for wood flooring due to its durability in resisting wear and character." [READ MORE]
If you have a hardwood floor that is made of hickory, there is some simple steps you can take to keep your wood floor clean between visits from a hardwood floor cleaning service. First off, never wet mop any hardwood floor. Instead you either want to spray mop a mixture of white vinegar and water. If you wet mop your floor, you run a good chance of warping your floor's floorboards. Unless your hardwood has been sealed, remember that all wood is porous. Also, with vinegar, remember less is more, or whatever room you are spraying it in will end up smelling like salad dressing. A good rule of thumb is two tablespoons for every gallon of water. Another thing that you want to have at the entry points for each room that you have hardwood in are throw rugs, which will help to stop grit and dirt from scratching your floor. You also want to avoid using any cleaning products that have wax in them. Wax will give your floor a temporary shine, but it will also build up and dull your floor's finish.
Hickory: Some Final Thoughts
If you have hickory flooring, you have a touch of southern elegance in your home. But even though your floor is beautiful, it is also more than that. Hardwood floor is also an investment. As such you want to take care of it. Sweep your floor every now and then with a dust mop or a soft bristled broom.
So if you have a hardwood floor, take care of it. And call a hardwood floor cleaning service if you need any help
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San Antonio TX 78217
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