Hard Floor Cleaning & Care Tips

ServiceMaster Clean® has developed superior programs and regimens to care for a variety of surfaces including tile and grout, marble, vinyl, and wood floors. We'll keep your floors protected and beautiful. Home hard floors can be expensive. But caring for them doesn't have to be! We'll clean, restore or refinish your hard floors at your convenience so you can get back to enjoying family time. Below are tips from ServiceMaster Recovery Services on hard floor cleaning and care!

• Use protective felt pads on the feet of furniture and any items that comes in contact with hard floors.
• Vacuum with a brush or sweep floor regularly to remove sand, dirt, or grit that can act like sandpaper to scratch and dull your floor's finish.
• Clean up floor spills promptly.
• Do not use a wet mop on a hard wood floor as excessive water can cause damage.
• Do not use wax, oil soap or other cleaners on hard wood floors as these products can affect the appearance and make refinishing difficult.
• Use exterior door mats to help remove dirt and grit from shoes.
• Use area rugs in high-traffic areas.
• Maintain a consistent humidity level to avoid swelling, shrinking, cupping, cracking and gapping in hard wood floors.
• Avoid scratches and gouges from high heels and keep your pet's nails trimmed.