Here are a few tips about caring for your hardwood floor: 

- To protect your investment and retain the beauty of your wood floor, always follow the manufacturer’s directions on floor care and always use quality wood floor products.

- All hardwood floors experience some expansion and contraction as the seasons and levels of humidity change. Using a humidifier or dehumidifier in conjunction with a furnace or air conditioning will maintain your home’s relative humidity at 30 to 50%.

- Excess moisture is your floors greatest enemy. Wipe large spills immediately. Don’t let water stand on your floor and never wet mop the floor. If you have wood flooring in your kitchen, place an area rug in front of the sink.

- Dirt, dust and grit can cause dulling and scratches in the finish. Sweep, dust mop or vacuum regularly, but never vacuum with the beater bars operating. Use doormats at all exterior entrances to trap dirt and grit and clean them regularly too.

- Make sure the heels of shoes, especially high heels, are in good repair. Unprotected heel tips or nails can damage a floor.

- Use felt or other fabric glides on the legs of all furniture and periodically check to see that they remain clean.

- Avoid sliding heavy furniture and appliances across a floor. Pick them up if possible or move by placing them on a piece of thick carpet placed face-down.

- Direct sunlight can cause wood floors to change color over time. Use sheers, drapes, curtains or blinds to limit sunlight exposure.

- Always vacuum or sweep the floor regularly, especially prior to using cleaning products, to remove all traces of dust or abrasive residues.

- Only use a cleaner such as Glitsa Clean designed for hardwood flooring. Lightly spray cleaner directly onto the floor or on a terry cloth mop pad before wiping the surface.

- Wipe the floor, lengthwise over the floor strips with a forward-and-back motion. Finish one section before starting another.