Real Wood Floors are Low Maintenance Flooring

Real Wood Floors are Low Maintenance Flooring

Real Wood Floors: The Low Maintenance Flooring Option

In your grandmother's day, caring for a wood floor was a real chore.  Today,

however, hardwood floors offer busy families a low-maintenance, yet durable
and beautiful, flooring alternative. The National Wood Flooring Association states
that wood floors will last a lifetime when properly maintained.

"Today's wood floors are easy to take care of," says Ed Korczak, executive
director, NWFA.  "In the past few decades, tremendous strides have been made
in the industry with finishes, and you no longer need to get down on your
hands and knees to clean and wax a wood floor.  In fact, routine maintenance
of today's hardwood floors is a breeze."

The NWFA recommends regular sweeping of hardwood floors with a soft-
bristle broom or dust mop to remove surface dirt and debris.  If your floor
contains beveled edges, the NWFA recommends using a vacuum with a soft bristle
brush attachment to remove dirt and debris from between the floorboards.

"That's pretty much all you need to do," states Korczak.  "Then, every few
months, you'll want to clean your floor with a commercial wood floor cleaning
product that has been recommended by the flooring manufacturer or your
installer."

Korczak recommends that you consult with a professional wood flooring
installer for specific maintenance recommendations, and states that following
these simple maintenance procedures can help assure that your wood floor lasts
a lifetime.

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