Cleaning
The Apartments at Denver Place Hardwood FloorsIf you are a resident of our Denver apartments, you may know firsthand how beautiful our floor plans are. Select floor plans at our community have hardwood floors. If your apartment home has hardwood floors, keep them looking as brand new as the day you moved in with these cleaning tips.
1. NEVER USE HARSH DETERGENTS ON HARDWOOD FLOORS
Hardwood floors are coated with varnish and a sealant. The sealant, in particular, protects the beautiful wood underneath. However, sealants and varnishes are not impermeable to harsh detergents like ammonia and bleach. These ingredients are liable to discolor and eat away at the sealant, and possibly even pit the wood itself.
2. USE A DRY MOP FREQUENTLY
One of the easiest ways to keep your hardwood floors looking clean is to use a dry mop frequently. Dry mops are available at department and hardware stores at a very affordable price. They don’t use electricity, and yet they can keep your hardwood floors dust and debris free.
3. WIPE UP SPILLS IMMEDIATELY
Even though your hardwood floors do have a coating of sealant, it’s best to wipe up spills immediately. Simply use an absorbent clean cloth to wipe up the spill. If there is residue left behind, moisten the cloth lightly with warm water, clean and then dry with a second cloth.
4. INVEST IN A HARDWOOD FLOOR CLEANER
Bona makes a convenient hardwood floor cleaning mop that comes with an attached spray bottle filled with hardwood floor cleaning solution. For those times that a deep cleaning is needed, this is your best option. The cleaning solution bottle is refillable, and the pads are washing machine friendly, so long as you don’t use fabric softener in the wash.
5. SKIP THE HARDWOOD FLOOR SETTING ON YOUR VACUUM CLEANER
Many upright vacuum cleaners offer a setting for hardwood floors. This setting immobilizes the beater brushes in the vacuum. Unfortunately, the hard wheels on your vacuum cleaner will eventually cause unneeded wear and tear on your hardwood floors. This setting is fine for tile or linoleum, but not for fine hardwood flooring.
To see for yourself how beautiful our select floor plans with hardwood flooring look, please contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you!