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Many homeowners like hardwood floors not only for their appearance and longevity, but also because they are easier to maintain than carpet, tile, and other surfaces. However, preserving beautiful hardwood floors isn't as straightforward as it may appear, leaving many homeowners stumped as to how to clean them properly.
Here are four strategies for keeping your hardwood floors gleaming clean without causing damage.
How to Clean Hardwood Floors
1. Regularly Remove Debris
When dirt and debris are discovered, your first line of defense is to remove them as soon as feasible. Even the tiniest bits of dirt can function as sandpaper, scratching the floor's surface and making it appear dull. Remove dirt, dust, pet hair, and other debris that could scratch the floor with a dust mop or vacuum.
2. Dab Spills Immediately
While hardwood floors appear to be more water-resistant than carpet, certain items can eat away at the top coat of polish on your floor. Milk, mustard, and pet pee are all typical ingredients. If your pet hasn't been fully housebroken, make careful to clean up any accidents as soon as possible.
3. Proper Mopping
Keeping a hardwood floor clean can also be as simple as using a damp mop. Cleaners containing isopropyl alcohol, which dries rapidly and is available at most home supply stores, are recommended by most wood floor installers or manufacturers. You can also manufacture your own solution by diluting a gallon of water with a cup of white vinegar.
4. Using the Appropriate Cleaning Products
Hardwood floors are one of the easiest surfaces to clean, but you must know the right materials to use and how to use them properly.
Larry's Tile and Carpet is our go-to place for Hardwood Floors, as well as sales and installation of a wide range of floor coverings like tile, carpet, laminate, and hardwood.
We are based in Coral Springs, Florida, and serve the larger Hardwood Fort Lauderdale, and South Florida areas, including Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach Counties.
