{"id":4809,"date":"2019-01-07T10:00:07","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T15:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/juddbuildersblog\/?p=4809"},"modified":"2019-01-28T11:10:17","modified_gmt":"2019-01-28T16:10:17","slug":"how-to-care-for-hardwood-floors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/juddbuildersblog\/2019\/01\/07\/how-to-care-for-hardwood-floors\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Care for Hardwood Floors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-4810\" style=\"display: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/juddbuildersblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-161769010-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Keeping hardwood floors clean is a lot easier than one might think. By using these smart, must-know tricks and methods, you&#8217;ll be able to keep your floors looking pristine while also not spending too much time on cleaning! Here are five tips to help you care for your hardwood floors!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Add the Chore to Your Regular Cleaning Routine<br \/>\n<\/strong>Floors can take on a lot of daily traffic and potential mishaps throughout the year, which is why you should add cleaning hardwood floors to your regular cleaning routine. A quick clean once a week with a broom or dust mop will do wonders for your floor. From picking up dust and dirt to taking preventative steps against scratching, a simple once-over will keep you floors looking great.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Create a Maintenance Schedule<br \/>\n<\/strong>On top of adding this task to your cleaning routine, you should also create a maintenance schedule so that your wood floors will perform for years. On top of a weekly cleaning, you should also attempt to deep clean your floors monthly with the appropriate floor cleaner. Then every 3 \u2013 5 years, you should apply a maintenance coat for the upmost care! For other tips and steps to care for you hardwood floors, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodfloors.org\/maintenance.aspx\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mop Floors the Right Way<br \/>\n<\/strong>Dirt and dust aren&#8217;t the only things that can build up on your hardwood floors. Oil and grime can easily build up over time and won&#8217;t be removed by your weekly dusting. To get rid of the build up, you&#8217;ll want to deep clean the floors using a wood floor mop and cleaning product diluted according to the label. Then, all you have to do is mop away to keep your floors in tip-top shape!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find and Use the Right Cleaner<br \/>\n<\/strong>If you know the manufacturer of your wood floor, you can often figure out what hardwood floor cleaner the manufacturer recommends for their products. However, if you don&#8217;t know the manufacturer then make sure to pick a product that is specifically made for cleaning wood flooring. Any other cleaner might damage your floors, instead of cleaning them!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn How to Clean Stains<br \/>\n<\/strong>It&#8217;s inevitable that spill and mishaps will happen. However, if those spills become stains, you&#8217;ll want to know how to remedy those stains without damaging your floors. The way you approach each stain will vary from what type of finish your floor has. If it&#8217;s a hard finish, then you\u2019ll want to wipe the surface with something soft. Floors with soft oiled finishes should be treated differently for various stains. For more tips on removing stains, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/homekeeping\/house-cleaning\/surface\/how-to-remove-stains-from-wood-floors\/\">click here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a new home in the PA region? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/\">Judd Builders<\/a>! With over 50 years of experience, we build many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/communities.php\">wonderful communities<\/a> that fit the needs of today&#8217;s homebuyers needs. From the spectacular views of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/PA\/lehigh-berks-county\/brookshire.php\">Brookshire<\/a> to the hustle and bustle of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/PA\/philadelphia\/siena-place.php\">Siena Place<\/a>, there is bound to be a community that is the perfect fit for you! Feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/contact.php\">contact us<\/a> with all your questions! 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