Floor Care
Hardwood Floor Care & Maintenance Guide
Keep your floors looking beautiful for decades with these care guidelines from our team.
Daily & Weekly Care
Sweep, dust mop, or vacuum regularly (ensure the vacuum has a "hard floor" setting and the beater bar is turned off) to remove dirt and grit that can scratch the finish.
Clean spills immediately with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
Use only NWFA-approved or manufacturer-recommended hardwood floor cleaners.
Never use steam cleaners, wet mops, or harsh chemicals (like bleach or ammonia) on your hardwood floors.
Controlling Indoor Environment
Wood is a natural material that reacts to its environment. Given our Wisconsin climate, managing humidity is crucial. Aim to keep your indoor humidity between 30% and 50% year-round. Use a humidifier during the dry winter months and air conditioning or a dehumidifier during the humid summers to prevent the wood from cupping, crowning, or gapping.
Winter
Run a humidifier to prevent dry air from shrinking and gapping your floors.
Target: 30–50%
Keep indoor humidity in this range year-round for optimal floor performance.
Summer
Use AC or a dehumidifier to prevent moisture from causing cupping or crowning.
The Refinishing Lifecycle
To maximize the life of your floors and protect your investment, we recommend a professional buff and maintenance coat every 3 to 5 years as needed.
By keeping up with these routine maintenance coats, you protect the wood itself and can easily get 20+ years of life out of your floor before it ever needs a full resand. When the time does come, a solid hardwood floor can be fully sanded and refinished 5 times or more, meaning your floors can truly last a lifetime.
All of our care recommendations align with the strict standards of the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA).
Need a Maintenance Coat or Refinish?
Contact us for a free floor inspection. We'll assess your floors and recommend the right care plan.