Daily foot traffic and spills can leave hardwood floors covered in grime. If your wood flooring looks dull and unattractive, don’t despair. It doesn’t take a lot of work to restore shine to hardwood floors.
Polish Your Floors to Make Them Shine
Start by removing furniture from the room and giving the floor a thorough cleaning. Use a dust mop or a vacuum to get rid of dirt and dust, then mop with a cleaner that’s designed for wood flooring. Let the floor dry completely before you start polishing it.
Be sure to use a polish that’s designed for the type of finish that your hardwood flooring has. Using the wrong type of polish can damage the floor.
Test the polish on a small, inconspicuous area. Once you’re confident that you’re using the right type of product, apply polish to the floor in an S pattern and use a mop with a clean microfiber pad to spread the polish in an even layer.
Refer to the product manufacturer’s directions to find out how long the polish needs to cure. After that amount of time has passed, you can return the furniture to the room and allow people and pets to walk on the floor.
Routine Maintenance Can Prevent Damage
Cleaning your hardwood floors on a regular basis can minimize damage and keep them from looking dull. Dry mop and vacuum frequently and clean up spills immediately to keep your wood floors looking shiny longer.
Refinishing Can Restore Shine to Hardwood Floors
Polishing hardwood floors is a task that the average homeowner can handle, but sometimes it’s not enough. After years of daily use, your floors might have scratches, dents, and discoloration. In that case, the team at Barbati Hardwood Flooring can refinish your floors and transform their appearance.
We can sand and refinish your wood floors to remove the damaged layer of wood on the surface and uncover a fresh layer of unblemished wood. After we sand and smooth out the surface, we can stain it in the color of your choice. Call us today at (484)354-8869 to learn more or to request a quote.