How to properly care for parquet?

People have been using natural wood as flooring for thousands of years. The wooden floor is considered the most environmentally friendly and valuable material for interior decoration. Naturally, high-quality parquet must be installed correctly. When buying a coating, pay attention to the reputation of the seller and his professionalism - this is the key to the durability of the flooring. Caring for parquet is not as difficult as some parquet manufacturers claim. Suffice it to know a few basic things, and the parquet will retain its magnificent appearance for decades.  

The main thing that the owner of a natural wooden floor needs to know is that it is much easier and cheaper to make preventive maintenance of the parquet than to completely renew it. Therefore, remember that the main "enemies" of parquet are the below-mentioned:

• coarse dirt particles and sand;
• excessive moisture;  
• heavy items that do not need to be moved across the floor;

Spilt liquids should be immediately removed from the floor and wiped with a dry cloth. Dust and dirt need to be cleaned in a dry way - with a vacuum cleaner or a broom. Can the parquet be washed? No, just wipe it off. To do this, a special flat mop or a regular damp (not wet!), and a clean rag will be ideal. Do not use a washing vacuum cleaner to wash the parquet: a large amount of water under pressure has a detrimental effect on natural wood. Never use products unintended for cleaning parquet! Remember: "Mr. Proper" and "Mr. Muscle" should not come into contact with natural wood.

Keep carpets in your house clean - they collect dirt particles that can easily get on the floor and scratch it. For the same reason, walking on the floor in street shoes and high heels is not unacceptable. To protect the wooden floor from mechanical damage, glue felt pads on furniture legs (they are sold at any building materials store), when buying chairs or cabinets, order rollers made of a special soft material or polyurethane mats. In general, it is not difficult to properly care for parquet - it all depends on the usual maintenance of cleanliness at home.