The Parquet House - Information (Care of Parquet)

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Care of Parquet Hardwood floors add charm and beauty to almost any room, but like any other flooring, they need regular care to maintain their quality appearance. A lustrous polished wooden floor won't stay that way for long unless it is looked after. Maintaining that luster is going to be less troublesome than the ongoing cleaning and maintenance of carpet and in the long term, easier and less expensive than for most vinyl or other floor coverings, which will eventually need to be replaced. Daily Maintenance For all types of floors, regular sweeping and mopping is best. Use brooms and brushes made with fine bristle and exploded heads. Keep in mind that water and wood don't mix, so keep the moisture on the floor to minimum. One thing you shouldn't do is damp-mop waxed floors as excessive surface water can cause the finish to flatten, and may eventually penetrate and damage the wood. Dirt and grit are a timber floor's worst enemy! It doesn't just hide the gleam of polished floorboards; its abrasiveness actually harms floorboards too. Place doormats or rugs on the inside and outside of doorways. This will help trap dirt, grit and other abrasive materials, preventing damage to the floor through scratching, grit becoming embedded and reduce dust. High heel shoes, especially worn ones, will dent any hard floor surface, even concrete. Perhaps you could encourage visitors to take off high heels on arrival. With furniture legs, it is not so much weight but movement that damages floorboards. Fit protective pads to the legs of tables and chairs so that they can be moved easily without the risk of scuffing the floor. Wipe up any spills as soon as they occur using a damp cloth. Taking quick action can prevent any staining of the finish or the actual wood. Strong light, particularly direct sunlight can cause a chemical reaction in wood causing it to change colour (aging or weathering). Move rugs occasionally and use curtains or blinds to protect the floor from direct sunlight. Following are tips which will help to preserve the beauty of your floor: Regularly sweep and vacuum the floor to prevent any loose dirt or grit from scratching the surface and use damp clean cloth with mild detergent if necessary Don't clean floor with abrasive pads, polish, powerful soaps or cleaners Place doormats inside and outside at every entrance Use felt pads under chairs and table legs to prevent any scratching Avoid furniture with wheels as they may dent the timber Always protect your floor when moving heavy objects. Use an old rug (wrong side up) and slide the object along the floor on the rug Place a rug in areas where spillages may occur i.e. in front of the dishwasher and sink
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