Care of Shaw Hardwood Floors
Shaw has been a trusted flooring manufacturer since the early 1940's. One of Shaw's most popular selling flooring types is hardwood. Shaw hardwood flooring is durable and long-lasting. As with any type of hardwood flooring, properly caring for Shaw hardwood is essential. Caring for and cleaning Shaw hardwood floor will help to ensure the floor looks beautiful and lasts for many years to come. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Damp rags
- Acetone nail polish remover
- Dust mop, broom or vacuum cleaner
- Protective mats
- Dehumidifier
Instructions
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Blot up spill and liquid from the floor promptly. Use a damp rag to wipe up the spills.
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Clean spots from ink, lipstick, paint, oil and similar substances with a clean, white rag and acetone nail polish remover. Go over the area with a damp rag once the spot is gone.
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Dust mop, sweep or vacuum the flooring regularly. This will eliminate grit and dirt that may scratch the floor. Mop or wipe down the floor occasionally with a damp rag or mop.
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Place protective mats down on the floor at entryways. Do not use rubber or plastic mats with foam backing.
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Place floor protectors under furniture legs and heavy objects. This will prevent scratches and keep indentations from forming on the floor.
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Avoid walking on the floor with spiked golf shoes, cleats or stiletto heels. These types of shoes can cause scratches or indentations on the floor. If you have pets, keep their nails trimmed to prevent their nails from scratching the floor.
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Rearrange your furniture and area rugs periodically. This will help the hardwood floor to age equally.
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Use a dehumidifier in the home. Keep the relatively humidity level inside of the house between 45 and 65 percent. This will reduce the amount of contraction and expansion of the wood.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid using oil-based cleaners, polish, wax, products containing ammonia or abrasive cleaners on Shaw hardwood floors. Scouring powder and steel wool pads should also be avoided.
Avoid wet-mopping or washing the floor with soap, oil-soap, water or any liquid cleaning products. Warping, swelling and joint-separation may result if the floor is exposed to these products or excessive moisture.
