Wood flooring is popular for a reason. It can lend any room a stylish, minimalist feel even if it does require some maintenance. However, by knowing a few basic rules you should be able to ensure that it’s long-lasting and looks beautiful throughout its whole lifetime. Below, we explore the best ways to protect your wood flooring.
Avoid water
Water can be a problem for wood flooring. For a start, it can make the surface slippery, leaving a potential hazard for anyone. But pooled water can also damage flooring over time and leave it less resistant. Always ensure that your flooring is dried if you’ve used water for cleaning and remember to dry it if anyone comes in with wet footwear.
Apply a protectant
Floor protectants are crucial for maintaining your wood flooring. By applying a coat of protective oil you can ensure that your flooring is smoother and more resistant to debris. Plus, a coat of protectant will help your flooring thrive despite the rigours of feet passing over it every day. Without a protectant, your wooden flooring will absorb any nearby moisture leading to long-term damage. By protecting the surface of the floor in this way, it will look better for longer.
Regularly clean
Dirt and debris can do a surprising amount of damage to your flooring. If you leave your wood flooring in a dirty condition, then abrasive debris will scratch against the surface whenever anyone walks over it. This is why regular cleaning is so important, even beyond the obvious benefit of making the flooring look neater. Make sure you thoroughly clean the surface consistently and dry it afterwards to avoid any standing water.
Avoid shoes and claws
Obviously, one thing to avoid is dirty shoes repeatedly rushing over your wooden flooring. And any pet owners will know that claws can scratch your flooring or bring in debris. As such, you should encourage everyone to take their shoes off before walking on the wooden flooring. Meanwhile, try and dry your pet’s paws if they come in from the garden before walking over it. You can’t always escape this situation, but it’s best to make it a rarity.
When you get wooden flooring installed, you want to make that stylish look last. By applying a protectant, regularly cleaning it and avoiding water and dirt you can ensure that your wooden flooring is well protected.
