Wood floors are one of the most desirable flooring options out there. Not only are they easy to clean, durable, and attractive, they add value to your home. You can find one hundred year old Tribeca wood floors in like new condition. Keep the floors in your home in top notch condition with proper regular cleaning and the occasional refurnishing.
Day to Day Cleaning
One of the first things you can do to keep your floors looking good is to decrease the amount of dirt and debris brought into the house. You can place mats at the doorway to keep the outside from coming in. The abrasive particles can make your floors lose their shine. If there is a food or water spill, clean it up right away. There are cleaners specifically made for hardwood floors and these are the only ones you should use. Although vinegar is a quick fix for a lot of cleaning problems, never use it on wood floors. Scratches are bound to happen, and it is too costly and cumbersome to refinish after every scratch. Instead, simply rub a shelled walnut on the scratch; the oils will fill in the flaw.
Refinishing
A good test to perform to decide whether or not it is time to refinish your floor is the water test. Drop some water on the floor, if it beads or slowly soaks in, just give it a quick polish and try the test again sometime down the road. If the water is instantly absorbed by the floor, it is time to refinish. Although many people opt to refurnish their floors on their own, hiring a professional ensures that it will be done correctly. After securing the area, the experts will sand the floor, bringing back the grain and luster of the floor. This is followed by a new stain.
Bring your old floor back to life…and be amazed by the results!! Allow us to sand your existing floor to remove years of wear and tear. We finish all our floors with 3 coats of water base non-toxic finish which dries in hour. New York Wood flooring will move and protect all furniture and fully clean upon completion.
