BUFF, PATCH, AND POLISH Restore Your Hardwood Floors Like a Pro
Hardwood flooring is one of the most popular options when designing or renovating a home. It’s incredibly durable, but that doesn’t mean it’s impervious to damage. Moving bulky furniture, wearing workboots or high heels, and letting your animals sprint through the house with long claws can leave your hardwood floors covered in scratches. Replacing it can be expensive, so your next best option is to repair the damage yourself. Depending on the level of damage, you can use these tricks to help your hardwoods feel like new. Simple Touch-Ups After years of walking on your hardwood floors, you will notice a few scuffs and scratches. These are easy to take care of on your own. Using a soft cloth, apply a small dab of coconut oil to your floors and rub it in a small circular motion. After it sits for about five minutes, your floor will regain its shine. For minor scratches, you can use a touch-up pen or wax stick to fill in and cover any blemishes. Deeper Scratches Once the scratches and scuff marks become more pronounced, you’ll need to exert more effort. Start by using fine steel wool to buff out any scratches. Just be sure you don’t push too hard! This will also remove the very top layer of wood, so you may need to apply some wood polish afterward to ensure your floor retains its shine. If that doesn’t work, you can also try wood putty. Start by
cleaning the scratch before using a putty knife to place the wood putty into the gap. Let it dry, and sand it with fine-grit sandpaper until it’s level with the rest of your floor. You’ll then want to apply a shellac finish over the repaired area to protect your floor further. The Point of No Return If the years have really beaten up your floor, you’ll need to take more drastic measures. To unveil fresh wood, sand the area with fine-grit sandpaper or an orbital sander. Once again, don’t go too deep. After sanding, wipe the dust from the area before finishing it with a matching stain and seal.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT MEET AOLANI — A MOXIE INSPIRATION At Moxie, our team members are the key to our success. Every unique employee brings something new to the table and adds to our collective potential. This month, we’re spotlighting one of our fantastic team members, Aolani C., from our Termite Department, who exemplifies the spirit of Moxie with her dedication and upbeat personality. Aolani has been with Moxie for nearly a year, and in that time, she has significantly impacted our operations and culture. But Aolani isn’t just about hard work; she’s also about dedication. A self-professed J.R.R. Tolkien fan, Aolani’s passion for epic tales like “The Lord of the Rings” mirrors her approach to her role at Moxie — filled with adventure and commitment to the task at hand. For Aolani, the office culture at Moxie is her favorite part of working there. It fosters professional growth and personal connections, and she appreciates how the welcoming and supportive environment has enabled her to build lasting friendships with her coworkers. At Moxie, we strive to create an environment where our employees can genuinely thrive. We believe that when our team members enjoy coming to work, it shows in the quality of service they provide to our customers.
Aolani, we are so thrilled you have chosen Moxie to call home! Here’s to many more years of adventure and success!
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