If you have hardwood flooring, you may wonder whether pets will easily damage the surface. Cared-for wood floors are incredibly hard wearing and therefore are well-suited to homes with pets. As with so many other things, there are proactive steps you can take to protect your precious wood floors.
It may be an obvious statement, but regularly clipping your pets nails will mean they are less likely to scratch the surface. Larger dogs do pose a more sizeable problem. However, even superficial scratches from nails can be distracting and unsightly. Furthermore, dirt from outside can be brought in by your pets after a walk. Making sure that you keep their nails short will help. It is also a good idea to rinse their feet after walks as dirt and particles will act like sandpaper on the surface of your hardwood floor.
Caring for Your Hardwood Flooring
Wood floors are an investment in your home. While we want our animals to roam freely, we also need the confidence that they aren’t damaging our investment. There are some other tips that will help to protect your investment.
Placing rugs in areas where your pets roam will go a long way to preventing scratches and scuffs. Regular sweeping will also work to remove particles that sit on the surface of your wood floor. Denser types of wood are generally harder wearing. The Janka Hardness Test offers valuable information in relation to how hardy your wood floor type is. It is a good idea to invest time looking into this, should you be looking at installing a hardwood floor with pets at home.
Wood Restoration Services
We are time-served and trusted floor sanders. Our skilled team are confident that we are best-suited to deep clean and restore your hardwood floors to their best possible condition. We offer an extensive provision for all aspects of wood floor sanding and restoration. There are many benefits that hardwood floors offer. They are durable, look great and are easy to maintain and clean. We will leave you with detailed information to support regular care of your wood floors. Get in touch today to enquire about our sanding services on 0800 852 7177.
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