What can damage a wood floor?
Grit and dirt – Grit and dirt will eventually cause scratches and dents, which shortens the lifetime of the floor. Always use door mats and vacuum/sweep on a weekly basis. Water and wet mopping – Any excessive water causes wood grain to raise and the wood to expand, crack, splinter and possibly, in extreme cases, to discolor or mildew. Oil Soaps and Ammonia Cleaners – There are many over the counter oil soap based or silicone, wax, or ammonia based cleaning products that will damage and dull the finish of your wood floor. The best suggestion is to only use the manufacturers recommended cleaning products on your wood flooring. Furniture and High Heel Shoes – Any furniture that rests directly on top of a wood floor should have felt protectors, or furniture coasters, under all its feet. Purchasing chair glides is a very cheap insurance policy for your wood flooring. For extremely heavy objects such as a piano, use rubber cups. High heels or shoes with any sharp exposed nail or stone will
