The wood of cherry hardwood floors mostly easily gets scratched over time. This is because it is not very dense or very hard. So, if you want to protect your hardwood floor from scratches, you will have to take extra care of your hardwood floors. If you have pets inside your house, make sure they wear socks and make sure that no one walks with shoes on your floor. You can also put floor mats and pads in high traffic areas and under the furniture. These tips will help you avoid scratches over the surface of your hardwood floors.