{"id":366,"date":"2017-03-01T16:41:45","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T16:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exclusivecleaningandrestoration.com\/ecr_staging2\/?p=366"},"modified":"2026-06-01T17:23:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T23:23:31","slug":"breckenridge-hardwood-floors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exclusivecleaningandrestoration.com\/ecr_staging2\/blog\/breckenridge-hardwood-floors\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintaining Hardwood Floors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Top Tips for Maintaining Hardwood Flooring<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Whether your hardwood floors were just installed in your new home, or they have been around for awhile, they all need some TLC to keep them well-maintained and looking like new. The stress of daily-wear takes a toll on flooring, so that\u2019s why we have a few hardwood floor cleaning and hardwood floor refinishing tips to take the question out of cleaning your Breckenridge hardwood floors. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Get rid of that dirt!<\/b><\/h4>\n

While it may seem like an intuitive first step, before you address any cleaning or polishing of your wood flooring, make sure to sweep, swiffer, or vacuum to remove all of the debris, dust, and dirt that is on the surface of your floor, or hiding in the corners. If you use a vacuum, make sure to use a felt or brush style head, so not to damage your floors. Additionally, check the wheels and bottom of the vacuum for dirt or food particles that could potentially scratch the wood.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/b>Dealing with spills and spots<\/b><\/h4>\n

While there is some controversy on how to clean your hardwood flooring and whether or not to use water, we recommend skipping the worry and opting for a no-water technique. Depending on your floor type and finish, water can cause buckling, staining, and ultimately damage your expensive wood floors. <\/span><\/p>\n

Also, it may be tempting to opt for a DIY home floor cleaner, but there are several home products that can severely damage your floors such as vinegar, oil based soaps, wax products that are either liquid or paste, and basic household cleaners that have ingredients such as citrus oils, tung oil, silicon or ammonia. <\/span><\/p>\n

We instead suggest picking up a bottle of non-oil, hardwood-floor specific cleaner at your local grocery store for cleaning. Spray the cleaner on a sponge mop, or soft, clean cloth, and you\u2019ll be set conquer those spill and spots on your flooring. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The final step – Polishing<\/b><\/h4>\n

Finally, after the first two steps are finished, it\u2019s time to make your Breckenridge hardwood floors sparkle. Your local home improvement store should carry hardwood-floor specific polishing and buffing products, so grab a bottle and get ready to make your floors shine. <\/span><\/p>\n

Using a soft cloth \u2013preferably microfibre\u2013 apply the polish directly to the cloth. Work in small areas at time, going with the grain of the wood, and using a feathering motion to avoid streaks of polish. Make sure not to polish yourself in, so find the exit and work towards that as you polish! Furthermore, once these steps are finished, allow the floor to dry for at least 1 hour before allowing light traffic, and 24 hours for heavy traffic.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Preventative Measures<\/b><\/h3>\n

While cleaning and polishing are great steps to maintaining your floors, there are a few additional tips and trick that will help you reduce wear-and-tear on your home\u2019s hardwood flooring.<\/span><\/p>\n

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