• Sweep or vacuum.

 

• Lightly mop with 1 cup of ammonia to 1 gallon of warm water. Vinegar and water also works well. Towel-Dry the floor by placing and old beach towel under your mop. Never flood the floor with water for it may cause the floor to cup or swell.

 

• Never use Murphy’s oil, Endust, wax, Mop and Glow, Pine-Sol, or bleach. Modern finished do not require wax or oil and will cause problem when time to re-coat.

 

• It is recommended to topcoat your floor about every five years or when excessive wear shows.

 

• Place mats at all entrances, in front of the sink, or heavy wear areas. Use easy glides under dining room chairs; never roll refrigerators or pianos across your floor. Remove high heels!

 

• Keep an eye on the refrigerator waterline whenever it is hooked up. This is a common problem. Use copper lines only. Maintain door seals and watch your French doors- they often leak if not installed well.

 

• If you have pets, children, and/or are hard on your floors, it is recommended to use a moisture-cure urethane finish.

 

       *Professional hardwood cleaning kits and easy glides are available.