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If not cleaned properly, the elegance of your hardwood flooring can easily be marred. Not to worry, however, because JT’s Floor Refinishing in Springfield, MA, has got you covered with easy DIY cleaning solutions. This hardwood installation and refinishing company has been in business for 25 years, and they offer these simple tips to keep your hardwood flooring spotless:

Short Term – Daily/Weekly Maintenance

First and foremost, the best thing you can do is keep your floors swept (or vacuumed). Dirt, sand and grit are the biggest “killers” of any wood floor finish. Make sure to have heavy felt floor protectors under furniture and NEVER drag any thing across the floors.

Next, would be mopping with a damp mop with just warm water as needed.

Also, you can use a cleaner that specifies that it is for wood floors.  It is, however, not recommended that it be used more than once every week or two, as it can create build up. We use "Bona"  floor cleaning products. You can find them online at www.bona.com, also many hardware stores carry these products.  

Never use anything wax or chemical based, Murphy’s Oil Soap, or anything calling itself a "polish"!! These can leave an invisible (or visible) build-up on your floor, and when it is time for a recoat (long term maintenance), it CAN cause the new top coat to peel or bubble, and in which case the only correction would be re-sanding the entire floor!

Long Term Maintenance

Every so often you will need a recoat. A recoat consists of lightly abrading the surface of the floor (for adhesion purposes) and applying one coat of polyurethane.The room does need to be emptied out again, but it only takes one day, is substantially less expensive, and has minimal dust in comparison to actually sanding the floor. Recoating will NOT take out any gray or black areas, scratches or gouges, or anything left on the floor (i.e.: spills, dripped paint etc.) but it will keep your wood floor protected, and make it look renewed! If you care for your floor as described above and keep up on recoating, your floor should last for years to come.

But When:  Every household is different.  Some people need recoats once a year, especially in main traffic areas like kitchens, some can go several years with out needing one. (I have floors that have not required a recoat for over thirteen years.)  The key is to make sure that you are getting it recoated BEFORE it gets to the point where you have walked through the finish and are getting dirt into the grain of the wood, leaving your main traffic areas looking gray or black. One way to tell is when you see the finish looking really dull or bodiless and on certain angles almost appearing white. Again, the timing on this is different for everyone.hardwood flooring

From installing your floors to staining them, JT’s Floor Refinishing offers a comprehensive list of services. Using only premium-quality products, this flooring company is happy to provide environmentally friendly options to clients who request them.

With its expertise in hardwood flooring, JT’s Floor Refinishing is a name you can trust. Call the top hardwood specialists in Springfield, MA at (413) 788-6149 and receive your free estimate today. Be sure to visit the company’s website to learn more about its history and services.

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