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What to do
| Vacuum or sweep floor regularly to remove dirt, dust and loose material. We recommend the MacDonald Hardwoods Mac Vac. |  |
| Remove spills promptly. Use your terry cloth mop cover or a clean, soft cloth with MacDonald Hardwoods Easy Floor Cleaner to clean up wet spills. Use a vacuum or broom to pick up dry spills and abrasives. |  |
| Place mats at exterior doors to trap sand and grit from incoming traffic. |  |
| Install felt floor protectors on "feet" of all furniture. |  |
| Use area rugs on high traffic areas: at ends of steps, near doorways, etc. All rugs should allow your wood floor to breathe. Avoid rubber-backed or non-ventilated rugs. When rugs are impractical, periodically check for wear. |  |
| Maintain the relative humidity in your home between 45% and 55%. Excessive humidity or extreme dryness can cause your wood floor to swell or shrink, creating cupping or cracks in your floor. |  |
| Maintain the relative humidity in your home between 45% and 55%. Excessive humidity or extreme dryness can cause your wood floor to swell or shrink, creating cupping or cracks in your floor. |
What NOT to do
| Do not let sand dirt and grit build up. They can act like sandpaper and actually abrade and dull your floor finish. |  |
| Never damp mop a wood floor. Excessive amounts of water can cause your floor to swell and cup. No matter what you've heard from family and friends, do not wet mop with water and vinegar. This can dull your floor and finish over time. |  |
| Avoid walking on wood floors with high heels. They can severely damage wood floors. Keep heels in good repair. |  |
| Keep pets' claws properly trimmed to avoid excessive scratches and gouges. |  |
| Do not use wax, oil soap, liquid polish, or other household cleaners on your polyurethane finished wood floor. The use of these products can dull today's floor finishes and make refinishing difficult. |  |
