HARDWOOD FLOORING Care and Maintenance

• Do not use sheet vinyl or tile floor care products on wood floors. Self-polishing acrylic waxes cause wood to become slippery and appear dull quickly. See your dealer for appropriate cleaner.
• Use throw-rugs or runners both inside and outside doorways to help prevent grit, dirt, and other debris from being tracked onto your wood floors. This will also prevent scratching.
• Do not wet-mop a wood floor. Standing water can dull the finish, damage the wood and leave a discoloring residue.
• Wipe up spills immediately with a slightly dampened towel.
• Use soft plastic or fabric-faced glides under the legs of furniture to prevent scuffing or scratching.
• For wood flooring in the kitchen, place an area rug in front of the sink.
• Use a humidifier throughout the winter months to keep wood movement and shrinkage to a minimum.