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Caring for Newly Sanded Wood Floors in the First 30 Days

Protect your newly restored floor with a clear first-30-days plan covering foot traffic, furniture, cleaning, rugs, pets, and moisture control.

Newly restored floorboards in a clean interior

Key Takeaways

  • Treat the first month as a curing window, not just a drying window.
  • Avoid rugs early and use felt pads before returning furniture.
  • Only use approved cleaning methods during the early period.
  • Moisture, grit, and dragged furniture cause most avoidable damage.
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