You don't need to leave your home during the wood floor cleaning process. If you are having the floor refinished, you will need to follow these rules as the finish sets:
1. During the First Two Hours: Do not walk on the floors at all.
2. During the First Twenty-Four Hours: Keep traffic to a minimum and wear socks when walking on the floor. Do not allow pets onto the floor.
3. After Twenty-Four Hours: Furniture and rugs may be moved back, but you should put felt pads on the underside of all furniture.