You can protect them and pass them on to generations by following the steps outlined in the following paragraphs, so keep reading.

Things you will need-

• scrub
• A neutral pH cleaner
• Spray for pest control

Step 1

Lay rugs and apply floor protectors

One can prevent some damage to the floor and also reduce the cost of repair if they are a little more careful. The wear and tear on this cherry hardwood floor begins with scratches created by furniture or from our shoes. The best thing to do is add a floor protector to all of your furniture, so the next time your child pushes a table across your expensive floor, it doesn’t get scratched. You can also put rugs in high-traffic areas, like the hallway or porch area.

Step 2

take off shoes

You may feel that it is impolite to ask your guest to remove their shoes at the entrance. But according to ancient cultures, it prevents impurities and negativity from outside from entering your house. So if you keep a shoe rack at the entrance of your house and leave your shoes there, it will not only help you keep your house clean but also scratch free as shoes form the most scratches.

Step 3

Correct Cleaning

The other preventive measures that you can use are operational measures that you can apply is by exercising a cleaning routine. Keep your real hardwood free of dirt by brooming and vacuuming regularly. Mop your floors with a neutral pH cleaner. Highly alkaline or acidic cleaners can cause serious damage to the floor. Wet floors can also damage hardwood, so don’t keep it wet for long.

Step 4

decay over time

Over time, these floors decompose as they can be attacked by termites and borers, so it is important that we keep them clean and control pests regularly. There is a simple test to check the extent of damage to your hardwood. If you pour some water on your floor and that area turns dark, then it clearly shows signs of damage. You may need to hire a professional to do the damage control. Most natural surfaces have a polyurethane or wax finish, sometimes the repair can be simple. You can use a steel wool pad to clean a particular area and reapply stains and wax polish.

Hints and Tips: Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring is extremely durable and good value for money. It is low maintenance cost, the only trick to increase the life of your hardwood floors is regular cleaning and upkeep will surely keep termites and rodents at bay.