Floor Care

For the first week:

• Wait 7 days after your floor is finished before replacing rugs.
• Use proper floor protectors such as Bona® WoodFloorGard™ or Equinox felt pads on all legs when replacing furniture.
• Place door mats at all outside entrances to trap dirt and grit.

To care for your floor and keep it looking great:

• Vacuum or sweep floor regularly.
• Remove spills promptly.  Use a soft cloth and Bona® Swedish Formula® Hardwood Floor Cleaner to clean wet spills.
• To clean dry spills use a vacuum or broom.
• Place mats at exterior doors to trap sand and grit from incoming traffic.
• Use area rugs on high traffic pathways and pivot areas, at ends of steps, near doorways, etc.  All rugs should allow floors to breathe.  Avoid rubber-backed or non-ventilated rugs.  When rugs are impractical, periodically check for wear.
• Renew a worn surface with a Bona® brand finish before the wood is exposed.
• Maintain the relative humidity between 40% and 55% because excessive humidity can cause wood fibers to swell, creating cracks in the finish.
• Never wet mop a wood floor.  Excessive amounts of water can cause your wood floor to swell and cup.
• Do not use wax, oil soap, or other industrial or household cleaners on your polyurethane finished wood floor.  The use of these products can adversely effect the appearance of the finish and make refinishing difficult.

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