• Do use cleaners that won’t leave a film or residue.
• Do use a professional hardwood floor cleaner to remove occasional scuffs and heel marks (just spray some cleaner on a cloth and rub the stained area lightly).
• Do clean sticky spots with a damp towel or sponge.
• Do minimize water exposure and clean spills immediately.
• Don’t wax a wood floor with a urethane finish.
• Don’t use ammonia cleaners or oil soaps on a wood floor — they’ll dull the finish and affect your ability to re-coat later.
• Don’t wet mop or use excessive water to clean your floor (wood naturally expands when it’s wet and can cause your floor to crack or splinter).
Hardwood do’s and don’ts
Follow these guidelines to preserve the beauty of your floors:
