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Hardwood floors are beautiful installations that add character to any room. Moreover, they’re meant to last for decades with proper care. When I first moved into my new apartment and had my hardwood floors installed, I thought cleaning them would be a simple task. After all, what harm could water and soup do? Yet over the years, I’ve found out that it’s easier than you think to ruin your hardwood floors if you’re not careful with the type of cleaner you’re using.  That’s why in this article, I’ve gathered 6 common cleaners that cause implicit damage to hardwood floors that …

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Your hardwood floor has accumulated dust and dirt over time, and it’s time for a cleaning. However, you’re unsure about the type of cleaner you should choose from the endless choices available.  Can you use the same cleaner you’d use on a ceramic or vinyl floor or not? Do you need a specially-formulated cleaning solution, or does any multi-purpose cleaner do the trick? We’ll explain the different types of floor cleaners, which types can be used safely on hardwood floors, which types to avoid ,and why you should stay away from acidic cleaners.  By the way, if you want to …

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Whether you’re preparing a new place or renovating your old one, you must be tired of hearing all the talk about whether the hardness of your floors matter and which ones are the best when it comes to combining hardness and aesthetics. Pine flooring isn’t the hardest out there, but it definitely looks classy and elegant with its various, unique patterns. But, does its hardness work well for you? We’ll explore in this article. What Is Floor Hardness and What Does It Signify? The hardness of a wood flooring is measured by the Janka Scale, which tests how much force …

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So you’ve done installing your perfect hardwood flooring and feel like something is missing? Yes, the vents! Although most people don’t give them a second glance, they can make a huge difference in your house’s decoration.  Flush mount vents, in particular, can be your best choice to add glamour to your house’s interior design, conceal the unsightly air conditioning ducts in the floor, and balance your home’s temperature. But what exactly are they? Why are they better than their self-rimming counterparts? And how to choose them? These are the questions we’re going to answer in this article, so keep reading …

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Is there a difference between buffing and polishing, you ask? Yes! Although both terms are often used as synonyms in our daily life, they have different meanings from an industrial point of view.  Buffing and polishing are treatment methods for large facilities’ floors. Although the latter uses a heavier technique to get rid of chips and pits, the major difference lies in the used janitorial cleaning equipment.  To know which equipment you need, you should know how each process goes and what it achieves. So, let’s check what these terms refer to and how each of them has a different …

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If you’ve just installed a flawless, shiny hardwood floor, then the first thing on your mind would probably be maintaining the color and shine of your wood planks. One element that can stand in your way of achieving that is sun damage, which can easily affect your hardwood floor with enough daily exposure. Luckily, there are a couple of solutions that homeowners swear by. If you want to know how to prevent sun damage to your hardwood floor, check out the following 7 solutions. 1. Window Treatments First things first, get an adequate window treatment. One of the easiest and …

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With many people recommending certain cleaning products and as many people advising against them, you may have been asking yourself whether it’s okay to clean your hardwood floor with just water.  Although the short answer is yes, there are some precautions behind this “yes” to ensure that you’re not ruining your hardwood floor while all the way thinking that you’re protecting it. And one of them is to know whether it’s right to clean your hardwood floor with water in the first place, so let’s dig into this topic more.  When Is It Appropriate to Clean with Water Only? First …

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The installation of wood floors may cost an arm and a leg these days! Accordingly, you have to make sure that the process goes right with no flaws.  Wood floor inspectors help you with any concerns you may have about your wood floor, helping translate your concerns into technical requirements that the installer understands. Here’s what you need to know about a wood floor inspection before getting started. The Inspection Process It’s essential to note that not all inspectors will follow the same process. As different problems require different solutions, expect the inspection process to vary from one person to …

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Despite being relatively new, luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) have taken the market by storm. But there are always many options on the market, which may cause you to feel slightly overwhelmed. What is LVT flooring? Do you choose LVT flooring, laminate flooring, or something entirely different? These are all questions you might have. For this reason, we’ll give you a basic understanding of what LVT flooring is, what it isn’t, its types, what makes it this popular, and why you should consider it. LVT Flooring: What Is It? Also referred to as vinyl flooring and PVC flooring, LVT is short …

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