Hardwood floors are one of the most desirable home features there are. It complements the décor scheme and has a timeless elegance that nearly everyone appreciates. But hardwood flooring can also be a lot of work to maintain correctly, and it can take a beating. Wear, tear, and age take their toll and can leave yours looking dingy and dull. You might think the only way to restore their beauty is by refinishing; however, that is not necessarily true. A reliable floor cleaning service can make a big difference. Often, it is not irreversible damage but rather merely layers of dirt, wax, and hazy residue build-up from cleaning products that are the culprits. Unless your floor has experienced significant damage, refinishing may not be necessary. All it needs is a little professional TLC.

The Hammond Hardwood Floor Cleaning Difference

Hammond Cleaning & Restoration offers comprehensive hardwood floor cleaning, wax removal, screening, and recoating. These services are critical to your hardwoods' longevity, health, and appearance. They are also difficult for homeowners to do themselves. These services take special tools, professional-grade products, and skills to be done correctly, and when done right, they help your floors look their best and protect them for years.

Deep Cleaning

We begin by using the most effective professional equipment in the industry to remove dust, dirt, and grime. Our tools, such as rotating brushes, have the power to penetrate and lift out stubborn particles and debris that you cannot achieve manually or with most standard cleaning products.

Wax Removal

Wax gives your hardwood flooring excellent protection and shine, but as it ages, it becomes discolored and loses its luster and protective properties. We remove the old coating using specially formulated solvents to loosen and help dissolve it and tools to remove the wax layer without damaging the wood. It's important to note that this process may differ depending on your specific floor material and the coatings it has received.

You'll probably find countless DIY tutorials on this subject with amateur advice that includes using mineral spirits, ammonia, sandpaper, and worse. We say worse because you can do more damage than good if you don't know which products are proper for your particular floor. This process is best left to the pros.

Hardwood Floor Screening

This mechanical process utilizes sanding equipment to remove the top layer of a floor's coating, such as polyurethane. Unlike actual sanding, however, it does not scrape away the wood itself. Sanding is the last resort and should only be done to remove deep damage. Screening works well to remove surface scratches and does not damage the wood or diminish its beauty. Instead, it helps to enhance it.

Hardwood Floor Recoating

This is the final step of your hardwood floor's cleaning process. We carefully apply a level, smooth coating of new, professional-grade polyurethane or another appropriate coating most suitable for your floor. The new finish adds luster, protection, beauty, and value.

When You Want The Best, Contact Hammond

Nobody does it better than Hammond. If your hardwood floor's luster and appeal have faded, your solution is Hammond Cleaning & Restoration. We're central PA's most trusted and experienced floor cleaning company, and we would be honored to serve you. Contact us today for a free estimate.