Keeping it dry:
Water can be a threat to hard wood floor because it can cause cracking or warping of the wooden panels so it is very important that anything spilt on the floor is dried immediately to avoid water soaking in and damaging the wood.

When cleaning the floor make sure to use only a slightly damp mop or cloth if require and regular hovering or sweeping with a soft brush is preferable as it can stop dirt from scratching the wooden floor.

Protecting from furniture:
Scratches and marks from furniture legs can be one of the most difficult form of damage to remove from a solid wood floor and the best way of avoiding any marks from furniture is to shield any sharp edges from the floor and to avoid dragging or excessive moving of furniture.

One of the best and most simple methods of protecting your floor from furniture is to use a rug to cover a particular area such as beneath an armchair or sofa because a moving rug will cause far less damage than a hard chair leg.

Re-finishing:
Re-finishing your wood floor using a stain, wax or specialist wood floor polish will provide the ultimate protection from surface scratches because it creates a protective layer than can help shield the wood from and furniture, it can also make the floor look new again hiding any small scratches that might have occurred since the last time it was finished.