There different kinds and levels of harm on your flooring depend on different effects. For example if you have a pet at home or how big is your family or how long you live in your home and million more like these, so here have couple of advises which good to follow for the best of your wooden floor's condition - Do not use abrasives or harsh chemicals to clean your floor, do not use steam mops on your hardwood floor, do not pour cleaning product directly on floor, and never wear high heel shoes on your wood floors also do not allow pet stains remain untreated and these might help your floors to be kept in prime condition, but if your floor is already shabby and marked better start a sanding procedure first and after it the protective layer and your careful step will keep them long lasting!