DO:
Use cleaners recommended for no-wax wood floors.
Use mats & throw rugs of natural materials (no solid rubber backs, as they trap moisture) at doorways and in front of sinks. Keep rugs clean.
Wipe up food & other spills immediately with a slightly dampened towel.
Remove black heel marks with a soft cloth and mineral spirits. Other solvents may damage the finish.
Check for sharp edges on vacuums, toys, bed frames, etc., that could damage the floor.
Use thick felt furniture glides and keep them clean. Grit encountered will be forced up into the felt rather than into the finish.
Keep high heels in good repair. They exert a high amount of pressure per square inch and may cause the floor to indent.
Keep the claws of large dogs cut short; they may indent the wood.
Do Not:
Wet-mop a floor. No beads of water should remain on the floor.
Dust mop with sprays, i.e. Endust, Pledge, etc. also be careful of over spray while cleaning furniture.
Use waxes or oils on a wood floor. Doing so will not allow inexpensive recoating of the floor in the future.
Drag heavy objects on the floor, compression of the wood may result. Put plywood down and drag on it. Using sliders, rugs, towels etc. will not work!
Use an unapproved cleaner. Avoid products that claim to leave a shine. They leave a soft acrylic residue that can cause problems.
When luster does not return to traffic area, call us for recoating with a polyurethane finish.
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(Ranked by Janka hardness rating)
The Janka (or side) hardness test measures the force required to embed a .444-inch steel ball to half its diameter in wood. It is one of the best measures of the ability of a wood species to withstand denting and wear. By the same token, it is also a good indicator of how hard or easy a species is to saw or nail. Northern red oak, for example, has a Janka hardness rating of 1290. Brazilian cherry, with a rating of 2350, is nearly twice as hard.
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