Pity your poor floors. They’re trod upon, stomped on and usually neglected. A clean, glossy floor can actually improve the appearance of an entire room. Fortunately, maintaining and revitalizing your floors doesn’t have to be a monumental task for time-starved homeowners. Here are some tips to keep your floors looking great:
Hardwood Floors
According to the Hardwood Information Center, hardwood flooring can add as much as $10,000 to the resale value of a home-so it pays to take care of hardwood flooring. You can do that by using a little common sense around the house.
Try not to wear high heels or boots on your hardwood floors and be sure to clean up spills as soon as they happen. If you have hardwood in the kitchen, it’s a good idea to keep area rugs in front of the sink and other areas where the floors tend to get wet.
To care for hardwood floors, use a product such as the Orange Glo Hardwood Floor Care System. The Orange Glo system cleans, shines and protects against scratches, wear and tear on your hardwood floors. The Cleaner cleans floors without leaving a residue, while the Refinisher restores shine and leaves a protective...