Wood Flooring Ideas Photos: Wood Floor Care Tips

New hardwood floors-- or restored old ones -- can be a beautiful addition to your home. But they're also a huge investment. You can make that investment last longer with some simple care tips. Here's Scratches are some of the toughest problems to solve in wood floors. While some scratches are inevitable, others are definitely preventable. One of the best ways to prevent them is to add furniture This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not Taking care of your hardwood floors is not a complex process. Like with most things in life, knowledge is important to successfully maintain the marvelous state of your floor. You should know which Hardwood floors are more popular than ever. And there are all different types of wood floors. Let's go over some basic advice to keep them looking good, no matter what type you have. • Keep them clean "There are several different mixtures to use for hardwood floors, and you'll want to be sure to try any cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area first," Natalie Wise, author of "The Natural Home: .

What’s the best way to care for hardwood floors Whichever type of vacuum you choose, follow these tips to keep your wood floors looking their best. Place a doormat outside entrances to keep people .