A hard wood floor is an excellent, albeit expensive, choice for flooring in different environments. In a commercial setting it offers an air of sophistication and professionalism, whilst in a domestic setting it offers a warm homely feel so many strive for.
Wooden floor is extremely durable, but quite often that deep shiny and polished finished makes it a very difficult type of flooring to maintain and look after effectively. There are many factors which can cause wooden flooring to lose its glossy polished finished, including walk in dirt, furniture being moved incorrectly, items being dragged, or anything with sharp or metal points (even high heel shoes) can all scuff, mark or damage the floor in some way.
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There are some basic ways to avoid this, many are common sense factors but remarkably easy to forget to carry out on a daily basis. In terms of furniture and heavy items, it is important to move and place these items carefully, lifting rather than dragging. If possibly put some sort of felted or padded material on the base or points of furniture and chairs, and avoid wearing outdoor shoes.
In a commercial environment it is obviously not feasible to remove shoes, but something as simple as doormats can be effective in removing or limiting a large amount of the walk in dirt responsible for marking floors. Regular sweeping and vacuuming will also help keep the floor in its original state.
One of the major problems with keeping a wooden floor looking good is related to spillages. Any spillages of liquid should be cleaned immediately. Water may not stain the wood, but it will seep into any crack or seam in the wood and ruin it over time. Liquids such as coffee and wine can stain the wood very quickly.
If your floor starts, over time, to have a dulled or noticeably dirty appearance which isn't changed by regular cleaning, it is advisable to contact a professional company specializing in wood floor care, which will be able to advise you as to how best to deal with the problem. They will be likely to assess the condition of the floor, and consider what has previously been applied to the floor. There are generally two possibilities:
A floor which has previously had a good sealer applied probably means that the poor looking finish is as a result of a build-up of dirt and soil over time. In this case, they may well recommend surface buffing and polishing. If some sort of varnish product has been applied, depending on the quality and finish, the polish may need to be stripped, the wood cleaned, and a polish reapplied.
If a floor is unsealed or the sealer has been damaged to the point where it is no longer protected, it is likely that the wood itself has become marked or stained. In this case surface sanding and the application of a good sealer is the best way to achieve and professional appearance like that of the original flooring.
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