We recommend Murphy`s Oil Soap to clean and maintain your floor. Help keep dirt and moisture from being tracked in on your floors by placing 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. Average minimum care is once a week. Regular use of a good quality dust mop 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 distribute weight and help to reduce the likelihood of indentations. When moving furniture, appliances or other objects which may cause indentations in your floor, we recommend either lifting and carrying the objects, using a furniture dolly, or sliding the objects on a heavy duty sliding pad.

It is important to properly clean and maintain wood floors to prevent substances including, but not limited to, water, food and grease from staining or making the floor slippery. Minerals and/or chemicals in water may cause spots on your floor. These may be removed with a recommended 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 help to remove some stubborn stains as well as the recommended commercial cleaners.