Most homeowners take their flooring for granted – they clean it and forget about it. Taking your flooring for granted can have very costly repercussions once damage takes over.
Maintaining hardwood floors can save you a lot of money compared to having a full on replacement. To help you get started, we have come up with a list of initial maintenance tips to avoid the unnecessary cost of repairs! Read on to find out more.
Keep Cleaning
Making sure your hardwood floor is regularly cleaned can help make it last longer. Any sort of build up can scratch the wood, thus causing unsightly damages that can add up in time.
Padding for Added Protection
Added paddings such as area rugs and carpets can do wonders in preventing unsightly scratches and can protect your hardwood floor from the tremendous amount of floor traffic. Area rugs and carpets can also trap corrosive substances from damaging the floor underneath.
Keep your pet’s nails short and spiked heels away!
Although there is no keeping your pets from running around the house, you can prevent unwanted scratches by keeping their nails short. Pet scratches on floors can accumulate in time if you allow it so best to act on them now!
Spiked heels and damaged shoes can also do your floor harm. Having long area rugs where you normally strut with your shoes can save you from damaging the floor so best to start shopping for them.
Allow it to age with grace
Natural wood tend to age with time that is why it is important to move your furniture around to help the process go over evenly.
Use humidifiers during winter
Wood shrinkage happens when there is too much dry air in a particular space. Prevent wood shrinkage for up to 35% by using humidifiers.
Don’t use harsh cleaners
Being very picky with the cleaning agent you use is key in keeping your wood floors for longer. Avoid using 2-in-1 cleaners and those that contain tung oil and lemon extracts because they strip the wood of their natural protective layer.
Act on spills fast!
Allowing any type of liquid to penetrate your wood floor will weaken its overall strength and make it more susceptible to breakage. Clean spills right away and keep it dry.
When it comes to hardwood floors, prevention is always better than cure. Make sure to follow these steps and keep your floors in tact for longer! For damaged floors, contact our team of specialists. Tony’s Flooring Centre has a variety of flooring options and a staff of trained contractors who can help you with everything you need.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should Toronto homeowners know about flooring maintenance – primer?
When considering flooring maintenance – primer, evaluate durability, maintenance requirements, and cost per square foot for your specific needs. Tony’s Flooring Centre at 268 Royal York Rd offers expert advice and free estimates to help you make the right choice for your Toronto home.
How often should hardwood floors be refinished?
Hardwood floors typically need refinishing every 7-10 years in Toronto homes, depending on foot traffic and wear. Signs include visible scratches, dull finish, and discolouration. The NWFA provides detailed refinishing guidelines.
How do I protect floors from winter salt?
Place heavy-duty mats at all entrances to catch salt, sand, and moisture. Remove boots at the door — salt corrodes hardwood finishes. Clean up tracked-in salt immediately with a damp cloth and use runners in hallways during winter.
Need Help Choosing the Right Flooring?
With over 60 years of experience, Tony’s Flooring Centre makes choosing the right floor easy. From hardwood and carpet to eco-friendly cork and marmoleum, we carry it all. Visit us at 268 Royal York Rd, call (416) 255-9631, or contact us online.