Complete removal of all the old floor finish (stripping) is the first key to a great refinishing job, but it can also be one of the hardest steps. Here are our "Five Secrets" to achieving great results.

Maintenance cycles used to prevent appearance decline and restore floor appearance.

When washing hands with soap and water, wet your hands with clean running water and apply soap. Use warm water if it is available.

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers — which don't require water — are an excellent alternative to soap and water. If you choose to use a commercially prepared hand sanitizer, make sure the product contains at least 60 percent alcohol.

Effective cleaning maximizes the physical removal of unwanted germs like the Swine Flu virus when appropriate cleaning agents and application methods are used. When performed frequently, the risk of spreading infectious germs is greatly reduced.