Hardwood floors are a beautiful addition to your home, but they require special care. Unfortunately, there are many common household items that can cause damage to your hardwood flooring if you don’t use them correctly.

The following are some things that you shouldn’t put on your hardwood flooring:

If you don’t use furniture pads under your chairs and sofas, your floors will be prone to scratch marks. You’ll need to put furniture pads under every piece of furniture that will have a contact point with your floor. It will take some time to get all of the furniture pieces padded, but the investment is worth it in terms of keeping your hardwood floors beautiful and free from scratches. For information on Engineered Wood Flooring, go to Irwin Tiles

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If your home has an exterior door that opens right onto hardwood, you should have a mat at the entrance. A mat will help you to wipe off the dirt, grit and wet that can cause scratching in hardwood. It’s a good idea to also have a pair of comfortable slippers at the front door if you plan on wearing high heels in the house. High heels can leave denting in hardwood that is very difficult to cover up.

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Using a rug pad under area rugs is another way to keep them from moving around on hardwood flooring. However, be careful with the type of rug pad that you use. Some rug pads contain adhesive and are not recommended for hardwood flooring. If your rug pad has adhesive, it can pull up the wood and cause the floor to become uneven.