Floor Care Tips

Hardwood Floor Maintenance

• When moving furniture across your floor, be sure to slide a piece of cloth under the legs.
• Place plastic or fabric "feet" under the legs of furniture to prevent scuffing.
• Remove cleats, high heels or sporting shoes before walking across your floor.
• Don't use a wet mop when cleaning a wood floor. The water can dull the finish or damage the wood.
• When cleaning spilled food, use a dry or barely damp towel to wipe it up.
• Lay mats at doorways to keep dirt and sand from getting on the floor.
• Sweep or vacuum your floors on a daily basis.

Tile Floor Cleaning Tips

• When cleaning, only use water and a mild household detergent. Rinse the floor with clear water and wipe it dry. Never use acid based cleaners or abrasive powders.
• Use a penetrating sealer once a month on your tile to prevent grout staining.
• To clean grout staining, use a mixture of water and bleach. Let the solution sit on the floor for up to twenty minutes and mop the floor, rinse it and wipe it dry.

Carpet Cleaning Tips

• Vacuum high traffic areas of the home (hallways, stairs and entryways) on a regular basis.
• While vacuuming, push the vacuum forward a few feet, in a very slow and direct motion and reverse it.
• When choosing a vacuum cleaner, pick one with adjustable, rotating brushes. These are great for removing ground-in soil.
• Always vacuum your floor prior to using any type of wet cleaning method on your floor.