Palo Duro Collection floors are in investment in the beauty of your home, to keep your investment in the best possible appearance here are some tips for its longevity.

1. To prevent excess dirt and grit from coming in contact with your floors, use walk-off mats or rugs at all exterior doors. Throw rugs are also recommended on the inside of those doors.

2. High traffic or potential spill areas in kitchens should also employ this tactic.

3. Many wood species are photosensitive to direct or indirect U.V. light, over time your floor may show signs of a slight change in appearance; move area rugs occasionally and shade or curtain large exposed windows to minimize this effect.

4. Please use felt floor protectors wherever possible, this will allow your furniture to be moved while minimizing the opportunity for surface scratching. Clean or replace your protectors often as dirt or grit can be embedded in them. Ball type casters are not recommended as they may dent your floor. Avoid any floor protectors that are plastic.

5. Sweep or vacuum your floors regularly and damp mop only as needed. Wipe all kitchen spills immediately; always use a soft dampened towel or cloth, never a wet one. All residual surface moisture should be wiped clean.

6. Be aware of marking soled shoes and keep high-heeled shoes in good repair. Marks from marking soled shoes can be removed by using mineral spirits and a soft cloth or towel.

7. We recommend a purchasing cleaning products designed specifically for wood floors that are not acetone or solvent based. These can be purchased through your flooring installer or directly from Palo Duro Hardwoods. These kits usually include a form, two terry cloth covers, a 16 oz.. spray bottle and a 4 oz. bottle of floor cleaning concentrate as well as instructions on how to properly mix the concentrate. Using a vinegar and water dilution is not recommended.

8. Never use any kind of over the counter oil, oil-soap, or solvent based products to clean or maintain your floor, they will with repeated use eat away at the finish and dull the luster in your floor. Once these products have been used, the floors cannot be recoated without first fully scraping down to a raw surface to restore the original look.