#C2GoTips: How to Clean Hardwood Floors

• Sweep, dust mop or vacuum regularly. When using a vacuum cleaner, disengage the beater bar or use the “bare floor” setting to avoid damaging your floor. The vacuum head must be brush or felt, and a wand attachment is preferable.
• Clean your hardwood floor occasionally using a mop with a microfiber or terry cloth cover and Armstrong Flooring Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner or Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner. Never mop with water.
• To revive an older floor, apply one or more coats of Bruce Fresh Finish.

Tips for Protecting Your Floors

• Wipe up spills immediately.
• Place a natural or colorfast mat at outside entrances to reduce the amount of dirt and moisture brought into your home.
• Use area rugs in front of kitchen sinks and within high traffic areas. Rugs must be made of a breathable material to prevent moisture entrapment — and rugs with solid rubber or vinyl backings are not recommended.
• Keep your pet’s nails trimmed to minimize finish scratches.
• Use floor protectors on furniture to reduce indentation. The heavier the item, the wider the floor protector needed.
• Protect your floor from direct sunlight.
• DON’T walk on wood floors with spike or stiletto-heeled shoes. Remove shoes at the door to avoid potentially dragging in sharp objects that may be stuck in your shoe treads.
• DON’T use any of the following products (or products similar in nature) on your floor: ammonia-based cleaners, acrylic finishes, wax-based products, solvent-based polishes, detergents, bleach, polishes, oil soap, abrasive cleaning soaps, or acidic substances such as vinegar. Only use a designated hardwood floor cleaner.