Friday, June 12, 2015

Hardwood Floor Refinishing and Cleaning for Beginners

Hardwood floor cleaning requires a bit of know-how, a bit of effort and a bit of patience.
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How to Clean a Hardwood Floor

First off, if you can, know what type of floor you have.  Do you have an oak floor or a hickory wood one.  Is your floor teak parquet, or is it laminate?  Effective hardwood floor cleaning relies on the answers to these questions.  While each floor type is different, however, there are certain traits they have in common.
Even if you have applied some sort of sealer to your hardwood floor, don't wet mop it.  Use a dust mop or a damp mop.  A bit of white vinegar mixed in with water is an effective method of hardwood floor cleaning.  Regardless of what type of hardwood floor you have, never use harsh chemicals such as ammonia or bleach, and be very careful with any store bought cleaning spray or wash.  All hardwood floors have a thin polyurethane coating that was applied when they was manufactured.  Harsh chemicals will not only strip the polyurethane off the wood, it can likely damage the wood as well.  Some wood, such as teak has hard as well as soft sections.  Harsh chemicals can erode the softer portions, causing severe damage to your wood.  When you're cleaning your floor, you also want to avoid any products that are oil--based or wax based for two very good reasons.  First off, while wax or oil-based wood polish does give you a nice shine, over time, it can lead to residue or waxy buildup, which can dull the finish. Wax or oil-based cleaners also have another problem, they require particular care in removing them.  That's where a hardwood floor refinishing service in New Braunfels, Texas comes in.

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Service in New Braunfels

A hardwood floor refinishing service goes beyond mere cleaning.  They will sand your floor gently and remove any scratches, pits, or other damage before they smooth out the floor and bring it back to its former glory.  As for why you want to go with a professional service, it is the in-between care that matters the most.  They can give you tips to keep your floor safe, such as putting throw rugs or mats at every entry point to keep grit and dirt down to a minimum.  They can tell you how to sweep your hardwood floor as well as other helpful tips such as taking off any hard boots or shoes.
Ultimately, that's the real difference in hiring a professional.  You're getting all of their wisdom as well. All very good reasons to hire a hardwood floor cleaning service in New Braunfels.

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