 HARDWOOD
FLOOR CLEANING
Hardwood
floors looking dull? We can bring the shine back to
your dull floors. First we will scrub them with Wood
Floor Prepare, a solvent cleaner that deep cleans
wood flooring. Then we will mop them with a wood floor
wash that’s PH balanced for the health of your
wood. Also, if necessary, to protect your floors we
will apply a wood floor finish which forms a lustrous
protective coating that prevents dirt from penetrating
the finish and helps to prevent scratches in your
restored flooring.
Polyurethaned
Hardwood Floors - Care and First Aid
Floors with urethane-type finish are extremely durable.
With just minimal care your floor will look beautiful
for years to come. The key to preserving your floor
is protecting its finish. Urethane-finished floors
require minimal care, but it is important that you
provide regular care. It is particularly important
to get grit off the floor before it can be ground
into the finish. Sweep the floor regularly and vacuum
at least weekly. Clean up spills before they turn
into stains or otherwise damage the finish. For stubborn,
sticky spills a damp mop with an approved cleaner
may be used. Refinishing will only be necessary once
the weekly care fails to restore the floor's shine.
Of course, never apply a wax to a floor with a urethane
finish.
Scratches
Most minor scratches can be removed with the help
of a touch-up kit available from any wood flooring
retailer.
Stains and Spots
Generally stains and spots caused by standing water
can be removed, and the shine restored, by applying
a small amount of recommended floor cleaner and buffing
vigorously with a soft clean cloth or towel.
Dark Spots (Ink, Pet Stains, Diaper Stains)
Follow these steps:
• Remove the floor finish and clean spot and
surrounding area with No. 2 steel wool and a wood
cleaner or mineral spirits.
• Wash area with household vinegar and permit
it to stand for 3 or 4 minutes.
• If these steps don't work, sand the darkened
area in the direction of the wood grain with fine
sand paper, "feathering out" 3 or 4 inches
into the surrounding area.
• Using a vacuum or tack cloth, remove all traces
of grit and refinish with at least two coats of polyurethane
finish.
Heel Marks
Heel marks, caster marks, and similar scuffs should
wipe up easily with an approved cleaner. Some marks
can also be scraped up carefully with a sharpened
blade
.
Mold or Mildew
Mold or mildew that is on the surface can usually
be cleaned with an approved cleaner. If the mold or
mildew is under the surface, however, that portion
of the floor will need to be refinished.
Chewing Gum, Crayon, Candle Wax
Try scraping the residue off with a sharpened blade,
taking care not to scratch the surface. Another option
is to apply ice until the substance becomes brittle
enough to break off. If you use ice, make sure you
remove any spots of water immediately. A third option
is to apply cleaning fluid on the surface of the floor
surrounding the spot. It will seep under the substance
and loosen it.
Cigarette Burns
Use a sharpened blade to scrape the burned area. Apply
additional finish if necessary.
Oil and Grease
Generally it is possible to remove oil and grease
stains by applying mineral spirits or tri-sodium phosphate
(TSP) and wiping with a clean cloth. Buff the area
to restore the shine.
Call See Spot Go today
Covington 901-475-9098
Memphis 901-754-5654
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