There are many great things about hardwood floors, but one of them is the ability to sand and refinish. The natural aging of hardwood is a definite aesthetic plus, but sometimes you just want to reset your floors and bring them back to their original glory. However, if you are ready to push the reset button on your hardwood floors, here are a few things to consider before sanding and refinishing.
Sanding and refinishing
Restoring old hardwood floors by sanding and refinishing isn’t a simple process. Having it done professionally will certainly cut down the time and ensure that the job is being done evenly and efficiently for the best results, but it will still take some time and put your floors out of commission for awhile. If you are tired of looking at dull and scratched wood floors, but also don’t have the time to sand and refinish, there may be a third option: deep cleaning your hardwood floors.
Deep cleaning hardwood floors
Wood floors are easy to maintain all year round. All you really need it to sweep and dust. Over time, however, your floors are going to change and start showing signs of aging and natural wear and tear. To restore your hardwood floors, all you need is to take a bit of extra time deep cleaning your wood floors. Sometimes the physical changes to the wood floors won’t require a full sanding and refinishing, all you need is to spend some time getting out the dust and dirt that has been embedded in your floors.
Scrubbing without damaging your floors
To deep clean your floors you will want to use gentle, but effective cleaning products. You want to make sure that you are able to get in a good scrub without creating more scratches on your floors. Using natural products like water and vinegar is a great solution for deep cleaning your floors.
Removing dust and dirt
Much of the wear and tear that we notice on our hardwood floors are superficial. Many scratches and dings don’t penetrate the finish. What makes them more noticeable is the dust and dirt that can get trapped. By deep cleaning your floors and removing all of the dust and dirt that has become lodged into your floors, you will notice an instant renewal of your floors.
If your floors are beyond the stage of needing a deep clean and you want to sand and refinish to restore your old hardwood floors, contact T&G Flooring in Denver.