The following are examples of reasonable and necessary maintenance that we recommend you practice. They are not intended to be an exclusive list but a guide to help you keep your floors in good care.

Do's

• Wipe up spills promptly with a soft cloth and a recommended hardwood floor cleaner.
• Use area rugs in high traffic areas.
• Use walk off mats at exterior doorways (front door, garage, slider…).
• Sweep regularly with a soft nylon bristle broom or a lightweight vacuum. Do not use a vacuum that has a beater bar.
• If your floors have a polyurethane finish, use a floor cleaner made specifically for "no wax" hardwood floors.
• Keep pet's nails trimmed.
• Use a protective sheet of ¼" Masonite, smooth side down when moving heavy objects (pianos, appliances,…) across the floor.
• Use felt protectors on the bottom of furniture legs to help prevent denting and scratching.
• Remove spiked, damaged or worn out heels before walking on floors.
• Have your floors re-coated when you notice traffic or wear patterns in your finish . This inexpensive procedure will help maintain your floor's durability for years to come.

Dont's

• Do not wet mop or flood the floors when you clean them.
• Do not use oil soaps, liquid paste wax, household cleaners that contain lemon oil, tongue oil, ammonia, or silicone. These products when used over time can leave a build up on your polyurethane finish and can adversely effect the ability to re-coat your floors in the future.
• Do not let spills sit overnight. Wipe them up as soon as you see them.
• Do not let your polyurethane finish wear down to the bare wood. This will make re-coating your floors impossible, thereby making sand and finishing your only option for refurbishing your hardwood floors.