Hardwood Flooring Care Guide

spill & spot cleaning

general cleaning

For spills or spot-cleaning, spray Squeaky Hardwood Floor Cleaner directly on the spill, or on the terry cover of the Squeaky Terry Mop, and clean as needed.

Where can you purchase cleaning Products?
Squeaky Hardwood Floor Cleaner
Squeaky Terry Mop

For general cleaning, spray an area 4' x 4' with Squeaky Hardwood Floor Cleaner, or spray directly onto the Squeaky Terry Mop.

Making sure not to over-wet your floor, too much liquid will cause damage to your hardwood floors. For best results, buff dry with a towel after cleaning.

common hardwood liquid damage causes

Potted Plants & Christmas Trees Be careful not to over-water potted plants that are placed on your hardwood floors. The combination of water and soil will be absorbed into the wood and leave stains. Often times when hardwood under potted plants is inspected stains can be found. Many people find that when they take down their Christmas trees they have damaged their hardwood flooring.
Pet Stains Most pet stains in hardwood floors will not sand out with a refinishing. Pet stained areas in most cases will have to be replaced with new hardwood flooring during the refinishing process.

care tips

Protect and maintain your hardwood.

Here are some tips to keep your new hardwood floors looking good.

use mats in traffic areas and doorways.
avoid rubber backed mats that may discolor floors.
place felt pads under furniture. the pads should be inspected and cleaned to remove any grit and periodically replaced.
keep pets nails trimmed.
do not roll or slide appliances across floor.
Heels can cause damage to your hardwood floors.

Refinishing Hardwood Floors