Installing quality hardwood floors can be exciting; however, keeping those floors in pristine condition for the next decade can take time. 12th & Oak Flooring Company provides clients with essential maintenance guidelines to ensure the flooring is well taken care of. Preventative maintenance & routine maintenance on hardwood floors will ensure floors stay in excellent condition and last for years. Take a look at how 12th & Oak Flooring Company can help homeowners keep their floors in excellent condition. Routine Maintenance - Cleaning wood floors has never been easier with the recent advancement in wood flooring stains and finishes. Regular maintenance requires little more than a basic Hardwood Floor Cleaning Kit. If wood floors have a beveled edge, that may collect debris. 12th & Oak recommends homeowners use a soft bristle vacuum attachment. When 12th & Oak Flooring installs a client's wood floors, they're provided with a hardwood floor cleaning product to ensure the best care possible. Using either the microfiber pad with a manual spray bottle or an automatic spray mop is recommended. Both can be purchased at 12th & Oak Floor Co. Some preventive maintenance 12th & Oak recommends as follows: - Sweep or vacuum the floor at least once a week. It's essential to get all the dirt and grit off the floor. Sand and dirt act like sandpaper on floors and wear down the finish. - Do not use the beater bar on vacuums. - Do not use vinyl or tile floor care products on a wood floor. - Use throw rugs inside and outside doorways to help prevent debris from being tracked onto wood floors. - Do NOT wet-mop or steam-mop any wood floor. Residual water can dull the finish, damage the wood and leave a discoloring residue. - Wipe up spills immediately with a slightly dampened towel. 12th & Oak Flooring Company offers hardwood installations and routine care in and around the Clayton, North Carolina area. Visit 12th & Oak Flooring Company today!