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Cleaning & Maintaining Your Wood Flooring

Arnold laver MAINTAINING & CLEANING Your wood flor Wood is an increasingly popular choice of flooring in the UK however many homeowners do not know the correct procedures for maintaining and caring for it. Arnold laver As a result of this neglect wood flooring can become scratched, marked, stained or worse over time and this will leave families out of pocket when the time comes to replace or repair it. Arnold laver At we are specialists So, in order to make sure our in the timber trade and this means we know customers can care for their a thing or two when it comes to wood flooring. products in the best way possible, we have put together some helpful hints and tips about caring for your solid wood or laminate flooring. Solid Wood FLOORING Solid wood flooring is both beautiful and durable but must be maintained and cared for in the correct way in order for it to maintain its splendour over the years. Caring for SOLID WOOD When fitting solid wood flooring in your home, we advise identifying heavy pieces of furniture which could affect the wood over time due to the strain of their weight on the floor. Place felt pieces on the points of contact between the floor and furniture which will stop the furniture leaving dints and marks in the wood flooring. Other ways to minimise damage to your wood flooring: Place down a rig or mat Removing hign heels Never drag Furniture for areas of your wood flooring before walking along no matter how small and light, which receive the most as this can cause scratches wood flooring is always footfall, such as doorways recommended especially if dirt or debris get caught and passageways, to reduce if the shoes are underneath. the wear over time. You can stiletto heels. also do this when hosting Shipprs parties, gatherings or other TIP occasions when many are without a doubt the best footwear for wood floring - maybe keep a spare pair for guests. people will be in your home. Cheaning SOLID WOOD It is always best to start with a good If you would prefer to vacuum your floor then put the bristles down for sweep with a soft-bristled broom to remove debris which could scratch the floor's surface if caught below a mop. the same reason. For general cleaning purposes we suggest choosing: aptt-neutral water-based cleaner If you have grease or dirt on your floor then alkaline-based cleaners such as soap or detergent are advised, however do not make this a regular occurrence as they can deteriorate the finish of a floor with continued use. In the event of mineral deposits from old water on your floor, opt for acidic water-based cleaners - white vinegar can work for this. Cleaning agents Notio use: Xany which include bleach X ammonia Xabrasive cleaners X oils X furniture sprays which can all damage solid wood floring Once you have chosen the correct cleaning agent for the situation, dilute it accordingly in a bucket of warm water. Mop rooms from the middle outwards and aim to end up next to a door so that you aren't walking over freshly washed flooring (we also suggest removing your shoes before beginning!). Once that all of your solid wood flooring has been cleaned, soak up water with a rung mop Make sure you mop with the grain of the woal excess in order to pick up trapped dirt and refill your until the floor is fairly dry. bucket when water begins to look too dirty. Then, refill your bucket with clean water Tackle extra dirty areas with a hand cloth - no cleaning agent - and go over the for extra scrubbing power. whole area again to eliminate the chance of streaks. Finally buff TIP the wood with a terry Joth to give it a beaming finish Laminate FLOORING Laminate flooring mimics natural wood flooring but comes at a much cheaper price for the homeowner. Like solid wood flooring it needs care and maintenance in order to preserve its features, however these procedures do have some slight differences. Maintaining LAMINATE FLOORING Firstly, it is very important to clean up spills immediately on laminate flooring. This can be done by soaking up excess liquid with a damp cloth and then using a soft and dry cloth to finish. You must not let liquid to sit on laminate flooring for a long period of time as this can cause planks to swell or warp. How to dean LAMINATE FLOORING In order to keep your laminate's shiny surface we recommend giving it a thorough wash with warm water every few months or when in times when it has gotten extra dirty. Warm water tends not to leave streaks on laminate flooring. mixing a little TIP and water a spray bottle for an extra thorough cean Again, mop laminate flooring from the centre outwards with your shoes off in order to avoid dragging dirt onto freshly cleaned patches. Once you have mopped the flooring, make sure there are no puddles by going over it with a rung mop and then let it air dry. We also have some specialist recommendations for certain stains on laminate flooring: TIP If you have high heel marks or scuffs on your laminate flooring then try rubbing Nail polish remover is effective in tackling tar, shoe polish and of pencil eraser. them with a course, nail polish. For blood stains try rubbing them with If you have chewing gum stuck on your flooring then use a plastic knite to carefully remove it and then wipe a little window deaner and then wiping with a warm, damp cloth - the sooner the better to avoid permanent marks. with a warm cloth to erase any marks. Soda, wine, crayon and ink can all be If there is grease on your laminate flooring adamp doth then use an ICe pack before removing it with a plastic knife. washed off with a to freeze it stiff If extra stubborn then add some detergent to completely remove it. You can browse the complete ranges of both solid wood and faminate ; floring onfine with Arnoll Laver.

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