{"id":706,"date":"2022-08-30T17:52:09","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T17:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flooringcompany-brewsterny.com\/?p=706"},"modified":"2022-09-02T18:44:36","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T18:44:36","slug":"best-ways-to-keep-your-hardwood-floors-looking-fantastic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flooringcompany-brewsterny.com\/best-ways-to-keep-your-hardwood-floors-looking-fantastic\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Ways to Keep Your Hardwood Floors Looking Fantastic"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"706\" class=\"elementor elementor-706\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4f5474a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4f5474a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2ecde26\" data-id=\"2ecde26\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dd7377 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7dd7377\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/flooringcompany-brewsterny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-fwstudio-164005-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-708\" alt=\"Hardwood Floor - Brewster Flooring Company\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flooringcompany-brewsterny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-fwstudio-164005-min.jpg 640w, https:\/\/flooringcompany-brewsterny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-fwstudio-164005-min-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1a180f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b1a180f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best Ways to Keep Your Hardwood Floors Looking Fantastic<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84cbd69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"84cbd69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s no secret that hardwood floors can add a touch of luxury and sophistication to any home. Most homeowners invest a lot of time, money, and effort to ensure that their hardwood floors always look their best. However, many people don&#8217;t realize that keeping these floors looking their best is generally relatively tricky. If you don&#8217;t know what you&#8217;re doing, it&#8217;s easy to accidentally damage your hardwood flooring or make it look dull and lackluster. So let&#8217;s review tips and tricks to keep your hardwood floors looking fantastic.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8105ed2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8105ed2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Regular Sweeping and Vacuuming Is a Must\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de7e14d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de7e14d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least once a week, you should sweep or vacuum your hardwood floors to remove any accumulated dirt, dust, or debris. Remember to use a soft-bristled brush attachment on your vacuum to avoid scratching the floor. You should also sweep or vacuum in the direction of the floorboards to avoid damaging them.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-790ef2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"790ef2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dry Mopping Can Help Get Rid of Stuck-On Debris\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98f1e96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"98f1e96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/flooringcompany-brewsterny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-pixabay-48889-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-710\" alt=\"Floor cleaning - Brewster Flooring Company\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flooringcompany-brewsterny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-pixabay-48889-min.jpg 640w, https:\/\/flooringcompany-brewsterny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-pixabay-48889-min-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b330580 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b330580\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any stuck-on debris on your floor, dry mopping can help to loosen and remove it. Again, use a soft-bristled attachment on your mop to avoid scuffing the floor. You can also use a damp mop, but be sure to wring it out thoroughly to avoid leaving any water spots. If the debris is particularly stubborn, you can try using a little floor cleaner or vinegar to help loosen it up. This can also help to disinfect the floor, leaving you with a clean and fresh-smelling home.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a77606 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a77606\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Use the Right Cleaning Products\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ccc63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33ccc63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When cleaning your hardwood floors, you should avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the floor&#8217;s finish and make it more susceptible to scratches. Instead, look for cleaning products that are specifically designed for hardwood floors.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These will be gentler on your floor and still get the job done. Moreover, they&#8217;ll help to protect your floor&#8217;s finish, keeping it looking shiny and new for longer.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f97f83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f97f83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Spot-Clean Spills Right Away\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cfeb7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3cfeb7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever you spill something on your floor, it&#8217;s essential to clean it up as soon as possible. The longer a spill is left, the more likely it is to stain the floor. To clean up a spill, simply blot it with a clean, dry cloth. Avoid scrubbing the floor, as this can damage the finish.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the spill is particularly stubborn, you can try using a little bit of floor cleaner or vinegar. Just be sure to test it in an inconspicuous area first to ensure it won&#8217;t damage the floor.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3e9a52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c3e9a52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Be Careful of What You Bring From Outside\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9ea85e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c9ea85e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/flooringcompany-brewsterny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-kelly-2950003-min.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-709\" alt=\"Brewster Flooring Company\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flooringcompany-brewsterny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-kelly-2950003-min.jpg 640w, https:\/\/flooringcompany-brewsterny.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-kelly-2950003-min-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a10c2ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a10c2ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mud, sand, and other gritty materials can quickly ruin the look of your hardwood floors, so be sure to wipe your feet before coming inside. You should also place floor mats or rugs at your home&#8217;s entrances to help catch any dirt or debris before getting on your floor.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-294eebb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"294eebb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Avoid Using Water\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-584f849 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"584f849\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water is one of the worst enemies of hardwood floors. It can damage the floorboards and cause them to warp or swell. Whenever possible, you should avoid using water to clean your floors. If you do need to use water, be sure to dry the floor entirely afterward with a soft towel.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-234428f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"234428f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Prevent Scratches with Furniture Pads\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a763bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a763bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furniture legs can quickly scratch up hardwood floors, so place furniture pads under all your chairs and tables. You can find these pads at most home improvement stores. Just make sure to choose the ones that are appropriate for hardwood floors.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are just a few tips to help you keep your hardwood floors.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7956c4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7956c4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Know When to Call in the Professionals\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-caa0ee7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"caa0ee7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every now and then, you may need to call professional floor cleaners to deep clean your floors and restore them to their original glory. This is especially true if your floor looks dull or scratched. If you live within or near&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brewster,_New_York\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brewster, NY<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, make sure to call a reliable flooring company with the equipment and expertise to help install a new hardwood floor or refinish your existing one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flooring experts at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flooringcompany-brewsterny.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Brewster Flooring Company<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;can help you choose the perfect flooring for your home and provide professional installation and refinishing services. Contact them today to learn more about their services or to&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flooringcompany-brewsterny.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">schedule a free consultation<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With a bit of care, you can go a long way towards loving and taking care of your floors more!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6b21b2b\" data-id=\"6b21b2b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best Ways to Keep Your Hardwood Floors Looking Fantastic It&#8217;s no secret that hardwood floors can add a touch of luxury and sophistication to any home. Most homeowners invest a lot of time, money, and effort to ensure that their hardwood floors always look their best. 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