How to Clean Wood Floors With Kerosene

How to Clean Wood Floors With Kerosene
Published: Mar 30, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Many wood flooring manufacturers state that using oil soap on your flooring will void the warranty. Oil soap is essentially vegetable oil and vegetable oil leaves a residue behind. For centuries, people have used kerosene to clean their wood flooring. Kerosene will not only keep your floors from looking dull, but it removes heal marks, crayon and lipsticks without causing harm to your floors.

Things You Will Need

  • Vacuum
  • Kerosene
  • 2 Soft cloths
  1. Open doors and windows to allow for proper ventilation.

  2. Vacuum the hardwood floors to remove any dirt, dust and debris.

  3. Place 2 teaspoons of kerosene on a soft cloth.

  4. Wipe the wood floors with the dampened kerosene.

  5. Rub the wood floors with a clean soft cloth until the floor is completely dried.

The Drip Cap

  • Wood flooring brings an old time, rustic elegance to your home that lasts a life time.
  • Unfortunately, many home owners do not know the correct way to clean and care for their wood floors.
  • Vacuum the hardwood floors to remove any dirt, dust and debris.

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Photo Credits

Modern Asian inspired hallway with bamboo floors image by MAXFX from Fotolia.com

Modern Asian inspired hallway with bamboo floors image by MAXFX from Fotolia.com

Amanda Flanigan

Amanda Flanigan began writing professionally in 2007. Flanigan has written for various publications, including WV Living and American Craft Council, and has published several eBooks on craft and garden-related subjects. Flanigan completed…

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