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Light Commercial Hardwood Flooring | MAINTENANCE

Mohawk Wood Floors require routine care and regular maintenance in order to maintain the beauty of their appearance over time.

The recommendations in this section are in accordance with guidelines required to maintain the coverage of the limited warranties

and will prolong the life of the Mohawk Wood Floor.

Preventative Maintenance

• Use protective mats at all exterior entrances. Walk-off matting should be long enough to adequately remove moisture

and grit from shoes, or wood ooring near the entrance will show wear quickly.

• Vacuum or sweep the oor regularly with a soft-bristled attachment or broom, especially in high-trafc areas. This

prevents gritty dirt and particle buildup that can scratch the wood’s surface. Don’t use vacuums with a beater bar or

power rotary brush head.

• Remove spills promptly with a prenished hardwood ooring cleaner and a clean white cloth.

• Never wet-mop or damp-mop hardwood oors with water or other liquids. Excessive moisture left on hardwoods will cause

the oor to warp.

• Never use oil soaps; liquid or paste wax; liquid detergent; or household products containing lemon oil, citrus oil, tung oil or

silicon to clean oors.

• Never use harsh cleaning aids like steel wool pads, any scouring pads containing metal, or scouring powders to clean oors.

• Never use 2-in-1 cleaners that contain acrylics or urethane polish to restore gloss.

• Use felt protectors under chairs and heavy pieces of furniture.

• Employ oor mats or area rugs under rolling chairs and other high trafc/pivot points.

• Protect the oor when using a dolly for moving furniture or xtures. Never slide or roll heavy furniture or equipment

across the oor.

• Footwear should be periodically checked for wear. Spiked heels or shoes with heels in need of repair can severely damage

hardwood oors. Areas of indentation can often be xed by a simple plank replacement.

• To help preserve the original look of your hardwood ooring, minimize excessive lighting wherever possible. Use protective

window coverings to block fade-causing UV rays and excessive heat from direct sunlight.

• Most wood types will gradually age when not covered, so it’s a good idea to rearrange rugs and furniture periodically to

help it age evenly.