As one of the most coveted, stylish, and versatile flooring options on the market, there’s lots to love about wooden floors. Not only do they create a blank canvas in terms of aesthetics that you can personalise and dress up with furnishings and soft touches, but they are also easy to clean and always make a room look more polished and elegant.
From perfectly refined wooden floor patterns to rustic floorboards, finding your perfect match starts with an understanding of the environment and foundations within your home. But it doesn’t end with installation – far from it, in fact.
On thing that often gets overlooked is the importance of maintenance and aftercare. Which is where this article comes in…
What You Can Do to Care For Your Wooden Floor
If you opt for wooden floors, there are ways that you can care for and protect your own floor in between professional services.
Microfibre mops are an ideal tool for removing any marks or stains from spilt water and scuffs from shoes.
Another thing you can do to prolong the look of your wooden floor is to use felt protector pads on the base of your furnishings. These ensure that chairs and other items of furniture do not leave marks when they are moved along the surface.
Similarly, placing doormats inside doorways, and rugs in areas of very heavy footfall – particularly in outdoor shoes – is a good way to keep your floor looking its best and to avoid the signs of wear.
The Value of Professional Maintenance Services
While there are things you can do to keep your own floor in good condition, none of the above techniques should be employed in place of a professional service and clean.
As part of our commitment to customers, aftercare and maintenance form an integral part of the West One Wood Flooring experience – with aftercare services including a regular inspection to identify and resolve any issues, refinishing across the surface, and conducting a professional cleaning using wood-safe materials and tools.
As well as this, we work with our customers, empowering them with the skills and confidence to spot signs of deterioration and care for their own floors.
Is Wood Flooring Worth the Hassle?
With all this in mind, the overriding question that customers have is whether it’s difficult to maintain a wood floor, and if it’s worth it.
If you want the clean and versatile aesthetic of a hardwood floor, that you can dress up with rugs or keep plain and simple with modern touches and furnishings, then wood is a great option. It’s easy to hoover and mop and can preserve and age gracefully under the right care and maintenance. Plus, with access to a team of experts, navigating the maintenance journey is incredibly easy for all West One Wood Flooring customers.