What is the best way to clean my wood floor?
• Wipe spills immediately. When accidents happen and some liquid gets spilled on your hardwood floor, you should use a slightly damp white cloth or paper towel to immediately clean up and dry the effected area. For more difficult spots, follow the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning procedures. • Don’t damp mop. Water and wood floors don’t mix! Use only the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning products on your hardwood floor. • Vacuum regularly. Small stones, mud and gritty dirt tracked in from outside can play havoc on the wood floor finish. To help combat this, place long bristle welcome mats at all outside entrances for people to wipe their feet before stepping onto the floors. Also, vacuum using a soft bristle brush attachment. • Don’t use oil soaps. There are many over the counter oil-based soaps and wax based cleaning products that may damage or dull the finish of your wood floor. The best suggestion is to only use the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning products on your hardwood
