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Floor Care... |
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We know
hardwood floors are no small investment,
our commitment to making your floors last
doesn't stop when our work is finished.
By following these few simple suggestions
you can enjoy the beauty and warmth of
your wood flooring for years to come.
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What to
do! |
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Vacuum or sweep with horse hair
broom floors regularly.
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Remove spills promptly with soft
cloth. Use a vacuum or broom for
dry spills.
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Place mats at exterior doors to trap
sand & grit from incoming traffic.
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area rugs on high traffic pathways,
pivot areas, near doorways, & end of
stairs, etc...
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rugs should allow floor to breath.
Avoid rubber backed or
non-ventilated rugs. Shake out,
wash, or vacuum mats & area rugs
frequently.
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Install felt pad floor protectors on
bottom of furniture. Floor
protectors must be kept clean of
grit & periodically replaced.
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Maintain the relative humidity in
your home between 30% & 50% because
excessive humidity can cause wood
fibers to swell, creating cracks in
the finish.
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Clean your floors on a regular basis
according to the directions below.
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Kitchen floors experience the most
traffic in a home. To prevent
premature wear of the floor, place
an area rug in front of the sink &
stove area. Shake out or vacuum the
rugs frequently.
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cloth wetted with water & squeezed
dry may be used to wipe up food
stuffs & other spills, provided the
area is buffed dry immediately.
Heel or scuff marks & stubborn
stains may be removed by lightly
rubbing with a cloth & a wood floor
cleaner.
The only cleaning product that we
recommend is a Universal Floors, Inc.
Hardwood Floor Cleaner. This product
can be purchased from us in the form
of a Cleaning Kit (bottle of spray &
terry cloth covered mop) for $30.00.
Replacement 4oz concentrate bottles
cost $5.00. We use this product
because it is safe on all polyurethane
floors, & all factories pre-finished
no wax floors.
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Follow these 3 easy steps when
cleaning your floors: |
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Vacuum or sweep with horse
hair broom to remove dirt &
grit prior to cleaning.
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Lightly mist an 8' x 8' area
of your wood floor with the
Universal Floors Wood Floor
Cleaner.
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Using a back & forth motion,
clean the sprayed floor
surface with the terry cloth
covered wood floor mop. When
entire area is clean, spray
another 8' x 8' area & mop.
When the entire floor is clean
simply remove the terry cloth
mop cover & wash it along with
your towels.
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What NOT to do! |
- Do
not let sand, dirt, or grit build up
on your floor. They can act like
sandpaper & actually dull the finish
on your floors.
- Do
not walk on wood floors with high
heels. They can severely damage
your finish.
- Keep
pet claws properly clipped & filed
to avoid scratching finish.
- Do
not use oil soap, or other household
cleaners on your polyurethane
finished wood floor. The use of
these products can dull today's
floor finishes & make re-finishing
difficult.
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For Wax & Tung
Oil, & any other finishes not mentioned,
please call our shop for further
information. To purchase any cleaning
supplies, please call our office & ask for
"Guy." He will provide you with the
necessary products & information to
maintain your floors. Our office number
is: (202) 537-8900 |
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