How to Clean Hardwood Floors With Bleach

Written By
Heather Finch
Heather Finch
Published: Mar 17, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Regular cleaning of hardwood floors should be performed with a broom or a dry mop.

Things You Will Need

  • 1/2 gallon lukewarm water
  • Bucket
  • 1 tbsp. bleach
  • 2 clean rags
  • Broom or dry mop
  1. Thoroughly sweep the floor using a broom or a dry mop.

  2. Mix the water and bleach together in a bucket.

  3. Dip one rag in the mixture and wring it out as well as you can. Rub at the stain or the mildew until it is gone. Some stains will not come out with bleach, so if rubbing for a while does not work, discontinue and try a different product.

  4. Use the dry rag to wipe up any remaining moisture.

The Drip Cap

  • Hardwood floors are a beautiful addition to any home, but to keep them looking their best you must take good care of them.
  • Some stains will not come out with bleach, so if rubbing for a while does not work, discontinue and try a different product.
Heather Finch

Heather Finch has been a freelance writer since the turn of the 21st century. Her official career began during her freshman year of college writing editorials about anything from manners to politics. Writings by Finch have appeared in the…

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