How To Protect Your Hardwood Flooring From Humidity

Do you have hardwood flooring in your home?

Are you worried that the summer heat and humidity will damage your floors if you like to keep your windows open?

Many people use summer as a time to air out their homes and cut back on air conditioning costs by keeping their windows open.

However, hardwood flooring can become warped over time if moisture seeps into the grain.

Here at Ann Arbor Carpets, we offer brands of flooring that is moisture-resistant, but what should you do if your floor isn’t protected against humidity?

First, most moisture damage can be avoided by cleaning up messes and spills immediately. Keeping liquids from spilling into cracks in the hardwood flooring can keep your floors looking fresh.

Second, climate changes in your home can also cause damage. To prevent this, make sure that the air conditioning and humidity control throughout the summertime is kept at a reasonable level.

Lastly, because most hardwood is made from natural materials, it has a tendency to change (expand and contract). This can happen naturally, but can be perpetuated by sitting water, or plumbing issues.

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For more tips and to find out what you can do to protect your hardwood flooring, visit us at AnnArborCarpets.com, or come see us! Our experts are happy to help you!