How do you clean hardwood floors?

Question

How do you clean real wood floors?

Answer 1

1. Sweep wood floors often with a soft, fine bristle broom.
2. Vacuum once or twice a week to remove dirt and sand. Use a soft brush attachment to minimize scratching.
3. Since water is one of a wood floors worst enemies, get rid of water right away! Remove wet spills ASAP with soft towels or a wet/dry vacuum, then dry thoroughly.
4. Use a very dry damp mop when mopping polyurethaned wood floors, since excess water can seep into seams and ruin a wood floor.
5. Consider using carpet runners (with non-skid pads) over wood floors in high traffic areas.
6. Vacuum area rugs and runners often so dirt doesn't filter down through the weave and scratch the wood underneath.
7. If possible, do not wear heavy shoes or high heels on hardwood floors, as some heels can cause dents.
8. Never drag furniture or other objects across a wood floor. Instead, clean the floor thoroughly to remove dust and grit, then use "gliding" furniture pads underneath the piece to aid sliding it across the floor.
9. Install floor mats at each entrance so you don't track in dirt from the bottoms of shoes.
10. Be sure to follow manufacturer recommendations to treat flooring scratches and dents. If an area of the finish is damaged by water, it may be difficult to fix it.
11. Use furniture pads to place under table and chair legs and on the feet of dressers and armoires. They can be purchased at a local hardware store or home center.
12. Some floors may require periodic waxing and buffing. Get recommendations from the manufacturer for the specific procedures for your floor.


SWEEPING - Brooms with fine, exploded ends trap dust and grit effectively.

VACUUMING - Use a brush attachment. Do not a vacuum with beater bars because this can cause dents in your floor's finish. Canister vacuums with special bare floor attachments are the surest way to get rid of all the dirt and dust.

DUST MOPPING- Use a dust mop with a 12-to-18-inch cotton head. Check with the flooring manufacturer if a mop treatment is to be used.

WATER and other standing liquids can damage a floor's finish. Standing water can warp a finished floor. Starting at the edge and working toward the center, wipe up spills, pet accidents and other mishaps when they happen.

FURNITURE should be moved by lifting, not dragging. Felt contacts under furniture legs are a good idea to help prevent scratches in routine use.

SUNLIGHT can cause discoloration over time. Close curtains and blinds or add sheer drapes to protect a hardwood floor from intense UV rays.

SHOES with exposed nails and heel supports will dent any floor.

Answer 2

I can tell you how I wouldn't clean them.... I wouldn't clean them with a Brillo pad and Comet (I had an ex do this with a brand new Ford Expidition a few years back).

Seriously, A swiffer will do the trick just fine. If you have stuck on goo, try damp rag and some scrubbing. If it is a true hardwood floor, you can also strip the wax and refinish it to bring back the new look.. but it's a whole lot of work.

Answer 3

Follow These Four Easy Steps
1. Clear the floor - To prevent your wood floors from getting scuffed.
2. Dry-mop or vacuum floor - To gets rid the surface rid off all dirt and debris.
3. Mop floor, going with the grain - Be sure to ring out the mop thoroughly before using it on the floor. For polyurethane floor, dampen a mop with water and drops of dishwashing liquid. Run the mop back and forth, going with the grain of the wood in smooth strokes.
If your floors are lacquered or shellacked, don’t use water, as it can stain the wood and cause buckling.
4. Buff floor with a cloth - To lift soapy residue after mopping and make your floor shine, hold a soft cloth in your hand and use it to rub the floor gently in a circular motion.
Moreover, Use wood-floor cleaner recommended by the manufacturer to make it more smooth and shinier.

Answer 4

To get your Hardwood floors to shine naturally use Brown Vinegar.
1 cup of Brown vinegar to a gallon of warm water.

1) Vacuum the floor.
2) Full a bucket with the warm water and add the vinegar.
3) Get mopping

Hope this helps.

Bill Read
ProFloorTips

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Maintaining a robust cleaning schedule is quite often the key to making anything last a long time. Before you start make sure you vacuum all dust up thoroughly making sure you get into all the corners and edges.

Answer 7

There are many products. I suggest that you go to your hardware store. Also google for "hardwood floor cleaning products."

Answer 8

I use Swiffer wet jet and purchase the cleaning slolution that is specifically for hard wood floors.

Answer 9

With elbow grease...

Answer 10

i use endust and a rag