Carpet
- Vacuum often, and vacuum in different directions each time. This will add years to the life of your carpet without any extra work!
- Carpet is a textile, and as such, it needs cleaning every year or two. Hire a pro.
- Never use 'Resolve'. It could 'set' the stain. Try 'Spot Shot' or make a non-bleach laundry detergent and water paste. Always blot, never rub. Best Practice is to use a shop vac. Rinse with clean water.
- U.V. rays can discolor carpet. Lowering blinds, and moving area rugs and furniture seasonally, will do wonders.
Hardwood
- Do not clean newly applied polyurethane, or put down area rugs for 30 days. It takes about a month for polyurethane to cure 100%.
- We suggest BONA hardwood flooring 'cleaner' on site-finished hardwoods.
- Only use BRUCE DURALUSTER cleaner on Bruce pre-finished hardwoods.
- NEVER use Murphy Oil Soap, Pledge, Orange Glow, or similar products.
- Use Coco/Coir mats at outside entryways.
- Use area rugs without rubber backings.
- NEVER mop your hardwood floors with water.
- Sweep or 'dry' dust mop floors often and entryway areas daily.
- Keep high heels and golf shoes off of hardwood floors.
- Apply FELT pads under table & chair legs and replace them every six months.
LVP
- Use Coco/Coir mats at outside entryways.
- Keep and store extra trim & field pieces INSIDE your home.
- Use area rugs without rubber backings.
- Apply FELT pads under table & chair legs and replace them every six months.
- Sweep daily.
- Use a pH Neutral (7) cleaner made specifically for LVP.
- Never use vinegar and water.
