Do Not Damp Mop - Caution: Wood floors and water do not mix! Use only the cleaning products recommended by the manufacturer of your hardwood floor. Vacuum Regularly - Small stones, mud, and dirty grit tracked in from outdoors can scratch your wood floor’s finish. You can reduce wear and tear by placing long-bristled welcome mats at all outside entrances that allow people to wipe their feet before walking on the floors. Also vacuum using a soft bristle-brush attachment. Use Proper Chair Glides - Narrow wheels, sharp wooden legs or metal furniture legs can scratch and dent hardwood floors. Floor protectors are an inexpensive way to protect your hardwood floor investment. Any furniture that rests directly on a hardwood floor should have felt protectors, or furniture coasters under each of its feet. For extremely heavy objects such as a piano, use wide, non-staining rubber cups. Do Not Use Oil Soaps - Many over-the-counter oil-based soaps and wax-based cleaning products tat may damage or dull the finish of your wood floor. Use only the cleaning products recommended by the manufacturer of your hardwood flooring. Never Wax a Urethane Floor - If your hardwood floor has a polyurethane finish, never use a paste wax on its surface. Paste wax may form a sticky film on the floor, allowing tracked-in dirt to stick to the wood finish. Polyurethane finishes will not adhere to any wax and adding a fresh coat of polyurethane to your floor is very difficult. Wipe Spills Immediately - Whenever liquid spills onto your hardwood floor, use a slightly damp white cloth or paper towel to immediately clean and dry the affected area. For more difficult spots, follow the cleaning procedures recommended by your floor’s manufacturer.

Room Temperature and Relative Humidity - Maintain Relative humidity in the room/building between 30% to 50% year round. Proper use of a humidifier/de-humidifier is recommended. Keep room temperature within a range of 60º to 80º F year round.

Avoid Excessive Direct Sun Exposure - Direct sun exposure for extended period of time can dry and/or fade natural wood. Limit direct sun exposure by closing curtain and blinds during the day when possible.

*Urbanfloor recommends Bona® cleaning products http://www.bona.com/en/US/Care/. Bona (also known as BonaKemi®) is widely regarded as the best cleaning solution available.

DISCLAIMER
Urbanfloor is not related or affiliated with BonaKemi USA, Inc., and does not gain any monetary benefit by referring Bona® products. Recommendations are voluntary and solely based on our own experience. Bona® and BonaKemi USA, Inc. are registered trademarks of their respective owners.