Simple, material-specific care keeps furniture looking better and lasting longer. Dust often, control humidity and sun exposure, use the right cleaners and conditioners, and test products before use.
Engineered wood combines a real hardwood veneer with a layered core for greater stability than solid hardwood. Measure carefully, order from one production run, acclimate properly, and follow manufacturer installation and care guidance.
Practical, modern advice for everyday hardwood floor care: sweep or vacuum with soft tools, damp-mop with microfiber and pH-neutral cleaners, avoid steam or harsh chemicals, protect with rugs and felt pads, and control humidity and sunlight.
A modern guide to types of hardwood, installation methods, care, and when to hire a pro. Covers click-lock (floating), nail/glue methods, moisture considerations, cleaning, and allergy benefits.
Keep hardwood floors lasting and looking their best with weekly dusting, pH-neutral cleaners, moisture control, felt pads for furniture, and routine inspections.
Practical guidance for caring for hickory hardwood floors: routine cleaning, preventing scratches, finish care, allergy benefits, humidity control, and installation options.
Practical, up-to-date care for hardwood floors: regular sweeping, damp microfiber mopping with pH-neutral cleaners, avoid steam and standing water, protect from scratches and sun, and follow finish-specific maintenance instead of waxing modern polyurethane floors.
Distressed hardwood requires preventive care: remove grit daily, use pH-neutral cleaners and microfiber tools, avoid polishes and steam, and control humidity to preserve the floor's planned character.
Protect the finish, clean gently and follow manufacturer guidance. Regular sweeping, pH-neutral cleaners, area rugs and felt pads prevent damage; avoid steam mops, harsh chemicals and wax over polyurethane. Call a professional for screening/recoating or full refinishing.
Practical, updated care tips for Bruce hardwood floors: remove grit, use a pH-neutral cleaner, damp-mop with microfiber, avoid steam and wax on most prefinished floors, protect high-traffic areas, and control indoor humidity.
Practical, updated advice for protecting and cleaning new hardwood floors: prevention, humidity control, safe cleaning methods, and routine maintenance.
Simple, modern guidance for cleaning and protecting wood floors: daily dusting, damp mopping with pH-neutral cleaners, moisture control, and following manufacturer recommendations.