Maintenance - All Floors
by National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)

While specific finish types may require different maintenance, some guidelines apply to the care of all wood floors.

First, before furniture is placed onto the wood floor, floor protector pads(heavy duty felt pads) should be installed on the bottom of all furniture legs.

Rugs should be placed at all entrances to the area (check with the finish manufacturer for when these can be placed).
Most should not go down on the floor for at least seven days, and sometimes more than 21 days after the finish is applied. These rugs help trap grit and also absorb moisture before either one has a chance to damage the finish. Rugs should be shaken out, cleaned and thoroughly dried when they get wet. Take special precautions with non-skid pads that are frequently placed under area rugs. These pads may imprint their pattern onto the finish and/or wood floor.
(Natural fibers may not transfer as much as synthetic pads.)

Also, be aware that area rugs may cause color differences in the floor due to differences in light exposure.

Consumers should expect that their floors will shrink and expand with changes in humidity, sometimes leaving small cracks between boards. To minimize the changes, it is recommended that consumers use some kind of humidity control in their homes.
Routine basic maintenance includes sweeping, vacuuming and/or dust-mopping to remove dirt and grit. (Use only vacuums that have a special hard-surface setting.) The more that dirt and grit are allowed to accumulate, the more they will be tracked over the floor, leaving scratches.

Household dust treatments should never be used.

All shoes, especially high heels, should be kept in good repair - if they lose their protective cap, they will dent the surface of any floor.

Pet nails need to be trimmed regularly to prevent finish and wood damage.

Be especially attentive to potential spill areas, such as dishwashers, sinks, ice makers and stove tops.

Other potential problem spots include household plants and Christmas tree stands.

Consumers see the best results if they develop a cleaning schedule and stick to it.

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Which puts greater force on a floor?

An elephant has a force of 50 to 100 pounds per square inch (psi) on a floor, car's tire has around 200 to 300 psi, while a tiny 125 pound woman in high heels has the force of 2,000 psi. That's 20 times greater pressure per square inch than the elephant. Such force can damage any floor, not just hardwood.
Exposed nail heads are especially brutal to any floor - their 8,000 psi is damaging enough to pulverize hardened concrete.

You furniture legs are especially hard on hardwood floors. So investment in heavy duty felt pads will be very rewarding in the long run.
Where to buy them?
Home Depot, Lowes, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Ace Hardware, Target, Sears, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, and etc.

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