As spring time is approaching, we are all getting into spring cleaning mode.  Everyone starts cleaning in different places of the home.  Some choose the bedroom and some choose to start with the living room.  Eventually everybody gets to the worst part, cleaning the floors.  If you have hardwood floors there are certain things that you should be using to clean with, and certain things you should avoid at all cost.  The recommended choices for cleaning your hardwood floors are Bona Chemi Swedish Formula or Basic Coatings.  You should never use oil soaps or wax on your floor, as it will cause a buildup and create problems over time.

One of the most common mistakes made that causes multiple costly issues, is the use of a steam cleaner on hardwood floors.  There are several manufacturers of steam cleaners on the market that have stated that their products are safe for hardwood flooring, and this is just not true.  Steam cleaners use steam to clean floors, and steam is essentially water which is hardwood floorings worst enemy.  If a steam cleaner is used, over-time the water will be absorbed into the boards and it will cause them to swell and buckle.  It can also affect the finish of your hardwood flooring.   So before you choose to use a steam cleaner and void your warranty, check Mullican’s web-page for the recommended ways to keep your floor looking beautiful all year long. 

http://www.mullicanflooring.com/FloorCare.html



Flooring Damaged by A Steam Cleaner