That warm, summer sun is great for having fun outside, but it can be harmful to your wood floors. What summertime wood floor hazards should you be on the lookout for?
Say hello to summertime, and the summer sun. Unfortunately, sunshine is abundant during the summer. What are some other hazards that can affect your flooring? Let’s find out!
Water
Water is wood’s natural enemy. During the summertime, be sure to pay extra attention to any appliances that need water to function – like dishwashers or washing machines. Also, make sure that cooler bags and ice aren’t allowed to melt or seep onto your hardwood floors since that can leave water damage behind as well. Watch the water dishes that you give your pets, especially since they can be sloppy drinkers!
Feet
Shoes can leave scratches and dents on your hardwood flooring. But did you know that bare feet can be just as bad? That’s because mud, dirt, and sand can all be tracked inside on bare feet as your kids spend their days playing outside with their friends and the pets that are part of your family as well.
Spills
Liquid spills can happen at any time. As annoying as they are to lift from carpet, it can be harder to get them off of hardwood. These spills can happen in the kitchen or virtually anywhere in your home where you enjoy food, drinks, and condiments.
Sunlight
As we mentioned above, sunlight can harm your flooring, especially if it is made of hardwood. Two noticeable effects are fading and discoloration. To combat this, go to the windows closest to your floors and close the shades or blinds. There’s less heat coming in and it won’t overtax your home’s HVAC system, either.
Humidity
Humidity is another side effect of warmer weather in the spring and summer. You should keep the humidity level down, even though you don’t want the inside of your home to get too dry either; not enough moisture is just as bad as too much. This means that the ideal setting is around 55% to prevent warping; use a de-humidifier if you need to to keep the humidity down.
Hardwood Flooring from Jason Brown Wood Floors
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