When you’re looking to buy a mop for your laminate floor, you should have been told that water will cause the laminate to buckle and warp. And that’s true. For that reason, most string styled and sponge headed mops are [...]
removing or repairing hardwood floor scratches. Different scratches require different techniques, so assess your situation and act accordingly. Scratches Affecting Only The Protective Coating A minor scratch that affects only the protective coating of the floor is the easiest to [...]
As a flooring material, hardwood has found itself becoming more and more popular since the shag rug era or the 70’s and 80’s. The ease of keeping it clean, its durability, its natural good looks and a myriad of other [...]
Avoid Scratches Scratches on your hardwood floor can lead to deterioration, early aging and at worst, irreparable damage. The way to prevent this is to avoid them in the first place. Strategic use of area rugs in locations that experience high traffic [...]
The holiday season also brings about holiday season weather. Snow, slush, cold temperatures and excess moisture can spell disaster for your flooring - nevermind all the extra foot traffic, shedding seasonal decorations and spilled food and drinks. If you want [...]
Pet owners already understand the benefits of sharing their home with non-humans. Research has even confirmed that pets can decrease an owner’s stress, lower their blood pressure and cholesterol levels. However pets can be tough on a living space by [...]
One of the biggest trends in hardwood flooring for 2017 is a shift towards darker colours. Even though dark hardwoods are typically more expensive, reveal dirt quite readily and are more challenging to maintain, the lure of the exotic woods [...]
Winter can be especially tough on hardwood flooring. The added moisture, dirt and salt tracked into buildings because of snowy conditions can scratch, buckle and warp hardwood floorboards. However, with a bit of forethought and preventative maintenance, you can protect [...]
