How to Clean Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors are shiny, stylish and look great in a house, but walking on them deposits a layer of dirt on the hardwood floor. There is nothing to get worried about, however, as with some simple techniques, you can easily clean hardwood floors. You simply require a mop, a vacuum, liquid cleaners and few other things for cleaning your hardwood floor and restoring its original beauty. Remember that if you take proper care of your hardwood floors, your floor won’t require sanding and refinishing for many years.
Things Required:
– Vacuum
– Dust mop
– Micro-fibre sweepers
– Damp cloth
– Non-ammonia window cleaner
Instructions
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Vacuum the floor on a weekly basis
You need to vacuum your hardwood floor every week. Vacuuming not only removes dust and dirt from the surface which eventually diminishes the wooden floor’s finish, but also improves its appearance. It is advisable for you to use an attachment with a brush so it runs easily on the surface. Avoid using attachments with rotating brushes or beater bars which might damage the finish. If you do not want to use a vacuum, you can use a dust mop or micro-fibre sweepers such as Swiffer. -
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Lookout for furniture polish and hairspray spills
Whenever you use hairspray or apply furniture polish, you should take care as both of these items can damage your floor's polish. If these items fall on the floor, you need to quickly remove them from the surface. You can use a damp cloth for cleaning purposes. If you want to thoroughly clean the surface, then you can use non-ammonia window cleaner. -
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Keep out the rain
Keep in mind that water not only stains hardwood floors but also ruins the finish. It is strongly recommended that you keep the rain out and away from the wooden surface. For this purpose, you can close the windows whenever there is bad weather and keep a plate under potted plants inside your house. You should also instantly wipe the floor when water splashes onto it. -
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Place rugs on high-traffic zones
It is recommended that you place rugs in areas where there is high foot traffic. This is because walking a lot on an area diminishes the finish of the wood floor. You can place nice throw rugs that match the decor of the room in strategic spots on the floor.
