Caring for Your Hardwood Floors Isn’t All That…Hard.

Are rubber soles rubbing your floors the wrong way?

While they might be comfortable on the feet, rubber-soled shoes are not so friendly to wood floors with a polyurethane coating. The good news is that light scuffs can often be rubbed out with socks. So put on your knee-highs, grab your partner and do-si-do! If the scuffs are too stubborn for your old-fashioned sock hop, try adding a little baking soda to a damp rag and gently rub it out. Be sure to wipe off the residue with a clean damp cloth and give it a little buff.

Look for those traffic patterns

Stand back and look at those areas where people tend to walk. Do they look dull compared to the low-traffic areas? If so, it’s probably due to dirt build-up. What ever you do, don’t bring out the mop and bucket. Wood floors should never be soaked with water.  Instead, use a brand name cleaner designed specifically for wood floors and follow the label directions.

To get rid of gum and goo, go to the freezer

Maybe the only ones who like hardwood floors more than you are chewing gum and tar. Once they’ve taken hold they can be very persistent. To outsmart them, stick some ice cubes in a plastic bag and hold it on top of the offender until it hardens. Then use a spatula or credit card to gently coax it off the surface.