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I have used vinegar and water (1 cup to a gallon of water) to clean my surface coated hardwood floors for years, now I have been told that is NOT recommended. Why is that?

April 26, 2017clean Coated Cup gallon hardwood floors Used VINEGAR water

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I have used vinegar and water (1 cup to a gallon of water) to clean my surface coated hardwood floors for years, now I have been told that is NOT recommended. Why is that?

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Vinegar is a mild acid and over time can break down the layer of finish on your floor. Use a neutral ph balanced (non-acidic) wood floor cleaner such as “Bona”, “Woodwise”, and “Glitsa”. These will not break down the finish and will actually clean the surface better.