Know Something About Hardwood Flooring Maintenance

Remember to never use wax on a surface finish when cleaning wood flooring. If you notice the problem too late and the stain has gone deeper, you may have to replace the board.

Minor scratches on a waxed floor may easily be cleared by re-waxing the surface followed by buffing . Especially prepared touch-up kits are available for treating surface finished floors. You may get the desired kit from any of the specialized shops. It will have hardwood floor cleaner too. Stains caused by foodstuff and chunks should be blotted lightly with a slightly damp cloth and then scrapped off carefully so as not to damage the surface. Plastic tools do a better job in this case.

Some of the oils or petrochemical products like greases could prove to be highly dangerous for wax floor if left unattended for long. Use home varnish cleaning for this. In case of a floor with a wax finish, soak up the material thoroughly and clean the spot with a clean dry sponge before finally wiping off the residue with a clan cloth. Repeat one or more times if necessary. Gently rub the area with a piece of clean cloth that has been dipped in mineral spirits or tri-sodium phosphate to overcome the problem.