It’s that time of year again! Time to make your home shine from top to bottom just in time for Spring. This year, make sure you are cleaning your floors right! Here are some floor maintenance tips that use to keep your floors looking new for years to come.

First of all, consider water your floor’s worst enemy. No matter if you have hardwood, bamboo, cork or laminate, any water that get into the joints can cause shrinking, swelling, or distorting. Ditch the old mop bucket and replace it with a push style dry-type cleaner with replaceable pads. These prevent the spread of water that standard mops produce.

When adding cleaning supplies, never apply them directly on the floor. Always spray them straight onto the replaceable pad. This will avoid water damage. Always make sure that the cleaning supplies you are using are safe for urethane finishes. If you don’t, the clouding may occur.

Simple remedies can be used to keep your floor clean. Try putting floor mats near all entranceways. Also, don’t wear shoes inside your house. Avoid tracking any sand in your house. If you’re coming back from the beach, wash off outside! Sand scratches flooring very easily. It is the most common cause of scratches on floors.

This Spring, make your house look better than ever before! Follow these steps and keep your floor looking brand new. Just avoid moisture, use the right cleaning products, and avoid bringing dirt and sand into the house.