Learning how to maintain hardwood floor is essential for keeping your investment looking good. With a little care, your floor can go decades without the need to be refinished, sanded, or even need a new coat of varnish.
Check out the tips below to maintain the beauty and strength of your wood floors for the years to come.
Basic care
This is one of the easiest but most underestimated steps in the process. Sweep and dust mop your floor every day and vacuum it at least once a week. Most of your probably do this already, but it always bears repeating. Vacuuming is recommended as it allows dust and dirt to be pulled between the boards.
Water is a no-no
Water will not only ruin your floor, it can also penetrate deep into the wood. That
