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MAPLE

 There are 115 species of maple. Only 5 commercially important species grow in the U.S. Two of the five are hard rock maple and sugar maple. Maple is so hard and resistant to shocks that it is often used for bowling alley floors. Its diffuse evenly sized pores give the wood a fine texture and even grain. Maple that has a curly grain is often used for violin backs (the pattern formed is known as fiddleback figure). Burls, leaf figure, and birds-eye figures found in maple are used extensively for veneers. The Birds eye figure in maple is said to be the result of stunted growth and is quite rare.
 Maple is used extensively for American colonial furniture, especially in medium and lower priced categories. It can also be stained to simulate cherry wood, which it resembles.

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The Best Ways to Clean Hardwood Floors

-Prep your floor for cleaning by sweeping or dust-mopping to get rid of large particles of dirt and debris.
-Use a pH neutral cleaner that will be gentle on your hardwood floors.
-Use a fine spray mist to clean your floor in sections. Avoid putting too much liquid on your floors.
-Use a microfiber mop to clean. Traditional mops can work, but they can leave excess water on your floors.
-Skip using white vinegar and water to clean your floors. Using a specially formulated hardwood floor care cleaner is a smart way to maintain the beauty and look of your floors.

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10 Things To Never Do To A Wood Floor

1. Do not use abrasives or harsh chemicals to clean your floor
2. Do not use hard casters on any furniture directly on your hardwood floor
3. Do not use steam mops on your hardwood floor
4. Do not pour cleaning product directly on floor
5. Do not wait too long between refinish projects
6. Do not wear high heel shoes on wood floors
7. Do not leave the legs of your furniture unprotected
8. Do not drag furniture or heavy appliances over your hardwood floors
9. Do not let your dog’s nails remain untrimmed
10. Do not allow any stains remain untreated !

Top 5 softwoods

PINE-Pine is a softwood which grows in most areas of the Northern Hemisphere. There are more than 100 species worldwide.

ASH-There are 16 species of ash which grow in the eastern United States. Of these, the white ash is the largest and most commercially important.

HICKORY-There are 15 species of hickory in the eastern United States, eight of which are commercially important.

BEECH-The American beech is a single species which grows in the eastern half of the United States.

BIRCH-There are many species of birch. The yellow birch is the most commercially important. European birch is fine grained, rare and expensive.