Protect Your Floors from Summer Heat and Humidity

Flooring fares differently as the seasons shift and, when summer hits, how we can best care for these coverings changes.

Living in WA, where summer days are notoriously harsh, hot and humid, it’s particularly important to take steps to protect your floors.

Many homeowners are unaware that extreme heat and humidity fluctuations can warp timber flooring, fade carpets, and damage other underfoot materials.

Maintaining your floors not only ensures they continue to add value to your home for longer but also guarantees you get to enjoy them at their finest.

Parrys top summer floor care tips

• Keep on top of humidity levels

The best option to help keep indoor humidity down is to make use of any air conditioning or fans in your home, especially when heat is at its peak.

Dehumidifiers are another great solution for avoiding moisture buildup and are ideal for rooms where air circulation is poorer.

Closing windows when it’s humid is also helpful.

• Block out sunlight

UV rays aren’t only a problem for people; they can also cause floors to fade or slowly break down.

There are a few key ways to prevent direct sunlight impacting your flooring.

Ensuring you have window coverings, such as blinds, shades and curtains that can be drawn when sunlight is at its most harsh, is essential.

Moving rugs and furniture around the room during summer is another tactic that reduces uneven fading caused by UV rays.

UV-blocking window tint is also helpful.

• Boost your cleaning

In WA, summer tends to mean more beach days and that means more sand.

With more holidays, there’s also often more foot traffic in and out of the home, bringing extra dirt and leading to wear and tear.

Cleaning more frequently can slash the impact all of this has on your floor coverings, as long as you’re using the right products for your flooring.

Placing mats on the floor of your entryways to catch debris is wise, too.

The Parrys team is always happy to provide guidance on what protective treatments may help your flooring go the extra mile.

We’re also able to suggest the best maintenance schedules keeping Perth’s climate in mind.

Contact Parrys expert Flooring Specialists today or drop into one of our eight stores.

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