Cleaning the hardwood floors is an easy process when using the right ingredients. Retail cleaners are available, but a simple homemade solution will work just as well. By using a few household ingredients, you can easily clean and disinfect the wood floors without harming the finish or the wood.
Things You Will Need
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Add 1 gallon of warm water to a cleaning bucket, followed by three squirts of liquid dish soap. Agitate to combine ingredients. The soap will work as a mild cleanser that will not harm the hardwood.
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Also add 1 cup of distilled white vinegar, which both deodorizes and disinfects. Do not substitute with any other vinegars.
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Place a mop in the bucket, saturate and wring out excess water. The goal is to clean with as little water as possible to prevent over-saturation that could cause water damage.
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Mop over the handscraped hardwood floors using smooth, firm strokes to collect any debris or bacteria that may be harboring on the floors. Repeat as needed and let air dry.
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Use this as an all-purpose cleaner to keep floors clean, bacteria-free and with a streak-free shine.
The Drip Cap
- Handscraped hardwood floors are a popular option among those looking to create an antique or rustic design to a room.
- By using a few household ingredients, you can easily clean and disinfect the wood floors without harming the finish or the wood.
- Place a mop in the bucket, saturate and wring out excess water.
- Repeat as needed and let air dry.