How Do I Protect Hardwood Floors from Water Damage?

Hardwood floors and water do not mix well. After a flood, your best chance of recovering your flooring is to hire a professional restoration company immediately. However, failing to protect your floor from moisture or spills on a daily basis can also cause irreversible damage.

Tips To Protect Your Hardwood Floors

• Make sure that no wet items are allowed to stay on your floor for a prolonged period of time. This includes damp rugs, furniture, clothes, wet rain boots etc. Remove these items immediately and dry the floor.
• In an event of a spill, act quickly. Make sure you wipe it up before it has the time to start seeping into the wood.
• Rugs and doormats are a must if there is an exterior door in the room
• Hardwood floors require regular maintenance. Reapply the top sealant once a year (if wax based) and every couple of years (if oil or water based)
• Some quick tips for cleaning your hardwood floors include- using a cleaning solution meant for hardwood floors specifically, and using a damp mop (using a sopping wet mop might cause pooling in some parts of the floor).

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Water damage in homes may appear on the surface as a minor loss, but it can quickly escalate needlessly into bigger problems, contributing to issues with both property and personal health. Timing is critical to reduce further damage.

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