13 killer tips for

Hardwood floor vacuuming & cleaning

Wondering how to prevent your hardwood floor finish from getting dull

although you want regular cleaning and vacuuming?

To help you protect the good finish, we recommend a few easy

guidelines for vacuuming and cleaning:

Grab one of the best vacuums from upright or canister types that has

a long, oval floor brush attached and vacuum regularly. Only the best vacuum for hardwood floors will remove dirt and fine debris from

the cracks and crevices of a wood floor. You may find our BUYING GUIDE helpful to pick one of the best vacuums.

1#

Collect all scattered objects from the area to be

vacuumed.

By leaving these unattended objects, you may cause

clogging in your device.

2#

If your vacuum cleaner’s dirt bag or debris container is already full, you either have to replace the bag or empty the debris container to allow the vacuum work at its maximum capacity.

3#

If you have run out of bags, reuse it but do this in anemergency situation only. Follow the steps to reuse:

Cut off the end with scissorsEmpty the contentsStaple the bag shut.

It is now ready to go!

4#

Be sure there is no twine winded around the bristles of the brush at the bottom of the vacuum. Pull those using a metal stick, if there is any.

5#

Follow a few simple rules about shoe use:

1. Take your shoes off when you come back home

2. Advise other members of your family to do the same.

It will go a long way to eliminating virtually all of the tracked-in dirt that can wreak havoc on a wood floor’s finish, believe me!

6#

. Never let spills to dry as they will make the floor’s

finish look dull. You should blot spills immediately with an absorbent cloth.

Dampen a soft cloth or a paper tower to remove any residue and buff dry.

In case there is scuff or scratch already, apply a little baking soda to a damp cloth and gently rub the mark until it disappears.

Finally wipe with a damp and soft cloth or paper towel and buff dry.

7#

As an alternative to making your floor wet during cleaning, you may use a wood floor cleaning product. Spray the cleaner and go over it with the microfiber mop that will pick up the dissolved dirt.

In case you have to wet-clean, do not do that more than once in every 30 to 60 days.

8#

Cleaning solutions may make the finish look of your floor dull. So, exercise caution.

When you need to wet-clean, clean a small area at a time with a damp mop or cloth and buff dry.

9#

Beware of object that may leave ugly marks on your floor:

1. High-heeled shoes 2. Untrimmed claws of pets

3. Similar other objects

To prevent this from happening, keep your pets’ nails trimmed, and leave your shoes at the door.

10#

Be sure to turn off the brush roll if your vacuum has one or use a floor brush attachment instead as rotating brush can be very abrasive to wood floors.

11#

Avoid steaming on wax finished hardwood floor or if its finish is old and worn, avoid steaming. If you do, use the lightest level of steam your appliance offers to prevent discoloring.

12#

Protect your hardwood floor and its finish look when the sun is at its strongest to limit discoloring and drying.

13#

Follow our suggested guidelines in vacuuming and cleaning your hardwood floor and stay relaxed!

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