However, if you still want to use ammonia, here's how...
Dilute the ammonia. When using ammonia, it must be in an extremely diluted form -- no more than 1 or 2 teaspoons in 2 gallons of tepid water. Apply with a well wrung mop and rinse floor well with pure water. Better options follow below.
The Drip Cap
- WARNING: Ammonia is not widely recommended as a cleaner for wood flooring because it has a very acidic pH that can eat into and lead to dulling of the floor finish or even bleaching of the surface.
- When using ammonia, it must be in an extremely diluted form -- no more than 1 or 2 teaspoons in 2 gallons of tepid water.