Maintenance & Prevention Tips

All hardwood floors require some regular maintenance and attention to keep them looking their best and lasting to their full potential.  In order to best protect your Austwood Hardwood please observe the following:

1. Regularly sweep or vacuum the floor to prevent abrasive dirt from accumulating and scratching the finish.

2. Sand and water are very harmful to your wood floors. Place area rugs inside the entrance of the house. Also protect your floor from kitchen water and detergents by using rugs in front of the sink, work stations and dishwasher.

3. Use felt pads under all furniture and chair legs in order to ease their movements and to prevent scratches. Periodically check and replace the felt pads when dirty or worn.

4. Damaged or worn high heel shoes may expose a metal tip which is certain to damage the surface finish. Keep high heel shoes in good condition.

5. Protect your floor against direct sunlight or any intense source of artificial lighting. Over time, intense natural and artificial light will discolour hardwood floors.

6. Never use wax, oil-based detergent or any other household cleaners on the floors. These may dull or damage the finish, leaving a greasy film and making the floor slippery and more difficult to clean.