We recommend Murphy`s Oil Soap to maintain your floor. Place mats at all entries. Area rugs in front of sinks and refrigerators are recommended. Slip resistant backings that will not discolor the floor are also recommended. Vacuum and sweep your floor regularly. Use a good quality dust mop regularly. This will help to eliminate finer grit and dust particles. These particles act like sandpaper on wood flooring and should be removed regularly. Floor protectors under heavy furniture will reduce the likelihood of indentations. 

It is important to properly clean and maintain wood floors. This will prevent water, food and grease from staining the floor. Also, minerals or chemicals in water can cause spots on your floor. These can be removed with a commercial cleaner designated for wood floors. White vinegar applied with a soft cloth will often clean these spills just as well.

There are many good quality cleaners available for the removal of rubber heel marks, crayon, gum, tar and asphalt. Read these directions carefully to make sure these products are designated for the type floor finish you have. Pure mineral spirits may remove stubborn stains as well as the recommended commercial cleaners.