Hardwood floors not only look great, but also add a professional appearance to any business. If your company or business also has hardwood floors, you should be aware of how to take care of them so your floors look good and last for years to come. It’s very important to use proper cleaning techniques and get your floors professionally refinished from time to time. Approximate time frames are every 5-10 years. Business owners prefer to hire expert floor cleaning services to complete the job in a professional and timely manner. Such cleaning companies use advanced cleaning equipment to sand, seal and buff your hardwood floors.

You should sweep high-traffic areas daily, if possible. A regular sweeping is a necessity if you want to prevent particles from scratching your  floor. One more option to prevent scratches is to place felt tips under furniture legs. It’s a great idea to place rugs and mats at door entrances. This will definitely help minimize overall dirt build-up. Also, don’t forget about vacuuming. It’s a great way to pick up particles on your wood floor. Strive to use a brush attachment not to scratch the floor.

Find out how your wood floor is sealed.

Often people think that wood type determines how to care for the floor. But they’re wrong. Actually the type of finish on the wood determines how to clean it and care for it.

Nowadays most wood floors are sealed with urethane, polyurethane or polyacrylic. Such floors are water-damage and stain resistant. Also, it’s more easy to care for them and clean them. All you need to do is to sweep, mop and you’re done!

When it comes to cleaning surface-sealed floors don’t use oils, furniture sprays or waxes. They will scratch or dull the finish. It’s better to use a floor-cleaning products recommended by the floor finisher. If the recommended cleaning solution is hard to find or it’s expensive enough, try soap and water. Dip the mop into the bucket of mixed cleaning solution, wring it out, and mop. When the water gets dirty, make a new cleaning solution and continue mopping. When finished, rinse the floor with clean water. Don’t let liquid spills sit on the floor. Wipe up them immediately. Wood is easily damaged by water. Always use a commercial cleaner to remove stubborn food, water or grease stains on your surface-sealed floors. If your floor suffers from scuff marks, a bit of baking soda will fix the problem.