Use And Care Manual

DO:
• Sweep, vacuum or dust-mop your floors regularly.
• Trim your pet's claws regularly to reduce scratches and indentations.
• Glue protective felt pads on the legs of all chairs and furniture to reduce scratches,
indentations and damage to the floor. Check them regularly for wear and
embedded grit.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
• Stop dirt at the entrance. Grit, gravel, sand and dirt are enemies of hardwood
floors.
• Make it a habit to keep your wood floor clean.
• Vacuum regularly with a vacuum that does not use a beater bar head or
attachments intended for carpet.
• Protect the floor when moving appliances or furniture. Lay down a sheet of clean
quarter-inch plywood or Masonite to protect the floor. Use a dolly.
DON'T:
• Ever use water to clean or mop your floors. Water causes deterioration of the wood
itself and finish.
• Use round headed chair or furniture leg glides.
• Allow spike heels to indent and damage your wood floors. Those in disrepair are
especially harmful.
• Track in sand, grit or dirt onto your wood floor.
• Drag furniture or heavy objects across the surface of your floor.
• Use household dust treatment products as this will make the floor slick.
• Use cleaning tools or machines that apply water or steam to your wood floor.
• Roll or slide the refrigerator on your wood floor. Because of its weight, it may
severely damage your floor.
• Use rubber or foam-backed plastic mats, as they may discolor the floor.
• Allow ice cubes to melt or water to dry on your wood floors.