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Buffing, recoating, screening, and re-sanding a hardwood floor should be performed by an experience hardwood floor professional. Some hardwood floors CANNOT be successfully recoated. Those with different light exposure that have caused discoloration under area rugs, or those improperly cleaned with oil soaps, or other cleaning solutions, will contaminate the floor and cause guaranteed failure. Worn areas (through the finish and/or stain) to bare wood CANNOT be re-coated to give desired results, refinishIng must occur.

We would rather have your repeat business for buff and coats than to not give you the proper care information and be left with no alternative than to re-sand the floor. So please read the information and stick with the recommendations that we offer to guarantee an inexpensive maintenance program.

Hardwood floors give your home character and warmth that can complement any décor. Choosing Bona Wood Floor Cleaner Is the best choice you can make in the care and maintenance of your wood floor investment.

The following are tips that will keep your floors looking beautiful for years to come:

DIRT & GRIT:

Dirt and grit will act like sandpaper to your hardwood floor’s finish, causing scratches, dents, and dulling the finish. It is a good idea to place floor mats at entrances to trap dirt and prevent damage to your floors.

WATER AND OTHER SPILLS:

Wipe up spills right after they happen. Standing water can warp a hardwood floor and damage a finish.

FURNITURE:

Be sure to lift furniture when moving it…avoid dragging it across the floor. Felt pads under the legs will help prevent scratches. Duffy’s has furniture pads for sale upon request.

RUGS:

Use rugs that can breathe -non-rubber backed rugs are preferred. If rugs are left down on the floor for long periods of time, the flooring under the rugs may discolor. Avoid walking on your wood floors with cleats, sport shoes and high heels. A 125-pound woman walking in high heels has an impact of 2,000 pounds per square inch. An exposed heel nail can exert up to 8,000 pounds per square inch. This kind of impact can dent any floor surface.

SUN:

Direct sun will discolor your hardwood floor. Periodically close curtains and blinds or add sheer drapes to protect your floor form the sun’s intense uv rays.