To preserve the longevity of your hardwood floors, following a few simple maintenance steps will help protect your investment.

Cleaning:
• Blot up spills right away (standing moisture will penetrate into the wood causing irreversible discoloration and damages)
• Vacuum, dust mop, or sweep the floor to minimize abrasive dirt and grit (do not use vacuums with beater bars)
• Periodically clean floors with BONA X Hardwood Floor Cleaner and dry sponge mop.  ALWAYS WIPE DRY making sure no moisture is left on the floor.
• DO NOT use wax, polish, oil soap, abrasive cleaners, steel wool, scouring powder, or any appreciable amount of water.

Protecting your Investment:
• Use quality vinyl-back area rugs and doormats by outdoor entrance areas to prevent dirt, sand, grit, and any other substances such as water, oil, asphalt, or driveway sealer from being tracked onto your floor
• Our products are made of all wood, and therefore subject to change from excessive moisture and non-conforming environmental conditions.  Remove any standing water immediately, and maintain a normal indoor relative humidity level of 35%-60% throughout the year to minimize the natural expansion and contraction of the floor.
• Use felt floor protectors and wide-bearing cylinder leg bases to minimize indentations from heavy objects.  As a rule of thumb, the heavier the item, the wider the floor protector should be.
• DO NOT USE “BALL” ROLLERS or “WHEELED” CHAIRS OF ANY KIND AS THEY WILL ACCELERATE WEAR THAT IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
• Use a wide base air tire dolly when moving heavy appliances or furniture.  But first, put down a sheet of quarter-inch clean plywood or Masonite to protect the floor.  Never try to slide or roll heavy objects across the floor without precautions.
• Avoid gouges or cuts in your floor from sharp objects.
• Do not walk on your floor with stiletto-style heels as they will cause indentations
• Rearrange rugs and furniture periodically so the floor ages evenly
• Keep pets’ nails trimmed and filed to minimize indentations.  Pets’ nails can cause damage to your hardwood floors.