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Hardwood Floor Cleaning and Care in New Orleans
We clean and maintain hardwood and other floors in homes and businesses across New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner and Gretna. Hardwood floor cleaning in New Orleans is only half the job; the other half is keeping humidity and grit from wearing the floor down between visits, and telling you when a floor needs a recoat or a refinish instead.
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Hardwood floor cleaning, step by step
This page is for owners who want their floors to last. It covers how a deep clean of a wood floor works, care for each floor type, keeping wood stable in our humidity, and what to do when cleaning stops being enough.
We follow the National Wood Flooring Association's (NWFA) care rules, which come down to getting grit off the floor and keeping water off the wood.
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We check the finish type and any wax or polish buildup, because the finish decides which cleaner is safe. NWFA says to use a cleaner made specifically for the finish on the floor.
Dry soil removal
Grit comes up first, by sweeping, dust mopping or vacuuming on the bare floor setting, the routine NWFA recommends.
Cleaning without soaking the wood
No wet mops and no steam mops. NWFA warns they damage the finish and the wood over long periods of time.
A fresh coat when it's dull
NWFA notes that a dull wood floor can be renewed by recoating. If yours has lost its shine but the finish is intact, a maintenance coat can follow the clean.
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Care by floor type
Every floor has its own care rules, and the product's care guide is the first place to look.
Hardwood and engineered wood
NWFA's routine: sweep or vacuum, wipe spills right away with a dry or slightly damp cloth, and put protector pads under furniture legs.
Waxed wood
NWFA says wax finishes are durable but need maintenance more often.
Vinyl and laminate
Follow the maker's care guide for which cleaners and mops are allowed.
Carpet
Shaw's care guide puts cleaning at every 12 to 18 months for a typical household. See carpet cleaning.
Tile and stone
These have their own needs. See tile and grout cleaning and restoration and stone floor restoration and polishing.
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How it works
Keeping wood floors stable in New Orleans humidity
NOAA describes the New Orleans climate as humid, with an average of 120 days of measurable rain a year. NWFA notes that in humid conditions, wood gains moisture and can swell.
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Hold the indoor climate steady
NWFA's target is 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 30 to 50 percent humidity, year-round. Running the AC, plus a dehumidifier in damp months, helps keep the house in that range.
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Keep the crawl space dry
In a raised home, the floor sits over a crawl space. A crawl space should be dry, with a vapor retarder covering the ground, so check under the house as part of floor care.
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Watch the gaps
NWFA says that if the gaps in your floor are large or don't close during the more humid months, it's time to have the floor looked at.
When cleaning isn't enough
Some wear goes deeper than any cleaning can reach. Here's where each problem goes next.
Dull, but the finish is intact
A maintenance coat over the existing finish.
Worn to bare wood, or deep scratches
NWFA recommends a complete sand and refinish. See hardwood floor refinishing.
Cupped or soft boards
Find the moisture source and repair the boards before any cleaning or coating.
Where we maintain floors and how to get a free estimate
We clean and maintain floors across New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Harahan, and Mandeville; see all our service areas. Homes can book a one-time deep clean, and businesses can set up repeat visits.
For a free estimate, tell us the floor types and the rough square footage. Mention whether the wood has been waxed or recoated before, since that decides the cleaner.
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FAQ
Common Questions About Hardwood Floor Cleaning and Care
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Is a deep clean worth it for hardwood floors?
Routine sweeping and spot cleaning handle most days. A deep clean helps when grit and buildup have dulled the floor, and NWFA notes that a dull floor can then be renewed by recoating.
What should I never use on wood floors?
Wet mops and steam mops. NWFA warns they damage the finish and the wood over time, and says to use a cleaner made for the finish on your floor.
How do I protect wood floors from New Orleans humidity?
Keep the house between 60 and 80 degrees and 30 to 50 percent humidity year-round, which is NWFA's target. In a raised home, keep the crawl space dry with a vapor retarder over the ground.
How often should hardwood floors be recoated?
There's no fixed calendar. Recoat when the floor starts to look dull, before the finish wears through, because a floor worn to bare wood needs a full sand and refinish instead.
Do you maintain floors outside New Orleans?
Yes. We work across the metro, including Metairie, Kenner, Gretna and Harahan.
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