Autumn & Winter Care Tips for Your Hardwood Flooring
As the summer winds down, it won’t be long before the leaves begin to fall from the trees and a wintery chill starts to fill the air. With the changing of the seasons also comes the time to start thinking about ways to prepare your home for the cold, and often wet, months ahead - including how to protect your flooring. With the right care, you can ensure that your beautiful wooden floors stay in top-notch condition throughout autumn and winter. In this blog, you’ll find some essential tips and tricks for effective floor care that will take you all the way through to next spring!
Establish a Regular Cleaning Routine
It sounds obvious, but one of the most important steps in hardwood floor care is maintaining a regular cleaning routine. During autumn and winter, moisture from rain and snow can wreak havoc on your flooring. Be proactive about drying any wet spots, and routinely use a high-quality wood floor cleaner to shift any dirt or debris left behind by wet-weather shoes.
Use Door Mats & Rugs
Place doormats at all entrances to your home to catch dirt, mud and moisture before they can make their way onto your hardwood floors. You can also strategically place rugs in high-traffic areas to help protect your flooring from scratches and wear. Just make sure that the rugs have non-slip pads underneath to prevent slipping and sliding during wet weather.
Make Necessary Repairs
While you should regularly inspect your hardwood floors for any signs of damage all year round, this is especially true during the colder months. Addressing any small issues promptly can prevent them from worsening over time and eventually requiring extensive repairs or replacements. Treatex Wax Polish, for example, is great for repairing light scratches, as well as giving hardwood floors a simple refresh.
Reapply Wood Finish
Your hardwood floors go through a lot over autumn and winter, and over time, the wood finish may wear down - especially in high-traffic areas. To maintain the natural beauty and durability of your hardwood floors, consider refinishing them with a timber treatment like Treatex Hardwax Oil. Not only will this wood protector revive the lustre of your flooring, it will also improve its resistance to moisture and wear.
Premium-Quality Wood Finishes and Timber Treatments
Taking the time to prepare your hardwood flooring for the autumn and winter ahead will massively contribute to keeping it in great condition all year round. Explore Treatex's range of natural wood finishes and timber treatments today to give your flooring the care it deserves. Alternatively, get in touch with us for more information about which products are best suited to your needs.