How often should you clean your hardwood floor?

Having a hardwood floor is an investment. With proper care and maintenance, your hardwood floor can last for many years. For many homeowners, one thing they want to do is to keep their floor clean. This, among other things makes them wonder how often they should clean their floor.

Is it daily? Once a week or twice a month? Well, the answer depends on a few things. Actually, you can choose to clean your floor as often as you want. You may be a little time poor, or might just want to know when is the right time to clean your hardwood floor?

There is no definite answer to any of your questions but you might want to make cleaning a regular habit if:

• You have small children at home. Children should not be exposed to a dirty floor where they may pick up germs.
• You have pets. Your dog will enter in and out of your home regularly, tracking in dirt. It’s good to clean your floor to keep the dirt minimal.

If you said “yes”to any of the above mentioned, you might as well consider cleaning your floor on a daily basis.

Traffic flow matters too!

Is the area receiving high traffic every day or not? If yes, sweeping the area more often can get rid of the daily dirt and makes less work in the long run. For areas that receive less traffic, a weekly sweep and once a month mop is a good idea.

Don’t forget to have your floor cleaned promptly after parties and gatherings! Guests tend to leave spills behind and it’s always easier to clean before it sets into a sticky mess.

How often should you clean your hardwood floor?

Having a clean floor doesn’t just give your home a fresh look but it can also add more years to your floor. For your flooring needs, contact D.I.Y Parquetry, Timber & Cork Flooring. We can install any flooring of your choice – including parquetry, bamboo and cork floors. Ring your floor specialists today for a free quote.