Everything You Need to Know About Cleaning Hardwood Floors

A regular once-over with a broom or dust mop will do wonders for cleaning hardwood floors. How often you have to do this chore depends on the foot traffic your hardwood floors receive. For a quick clean, dust wood floors with a mop that has been treated with a dusting agent to pick up dirt and pet hair. 

In this article, we'll show you some tips and tricks to make your cleaning more efficient.

Incorporating Cleaning into Your Daily Routine

Cleaning hardwood floors is a pretty straightforward job that can be tackled in a few minutes. The trick is to create a cleaning routine that fits into your daily life. Cleaning is most effective when you do it regularly. Make a daily or weekly maintenance schedule and stick to it.

Plan your cleaning on weekends, so you don't feel pressured and can finish the task in a relaxed manner. If you don't have time to spare on weekends, try doing the cleaning during the week.

If you have a pet, you'll need to make a point of cleaning up after them before you start to clean the hardwood floors. 

How to Remove Stains on Hardwood Floors

If you have a stain on your hardwood floors that won't come off, try rubbing the affected area with a slice of lemon. While this doesn't work for every type of stain, it can help especially if the stain is fresh.

Here are other tips to keep in mind:

1) Removing Pet Stains

If you have pets in your house, you are bound to have to clean up a few messes. When it comes to pet stains, all you have to do is blot the mess using a paper towel. Rinse the area with cold water and dry it completely.

Apply baking soda to the area, leave it overnight, and vacuum it up the next day. Then you can use an enzymatic cleaner to remove any remains of the stain.

2) Removing Watermarks

Hardwood floors are prone to getting watermarks due to being in contact with moisture all the time. Hardwood floors tend to expand when they come into contact with moisture. This causes bumpy areas on the floor surface.

To fix watermarks, use fine grit sandpaper to smooth the surface gently. Then rub it with a clean damp cloth. Use a dry cloth to wipe off the surface and allow it to dry completely.

3) Removing Oil-Based Stains

If you have oil-based stains on your wood floors, vinegar is your best bet for removing it. Just like with watermarks, use fine grit sandpaper first to smooth the surface gently. Then apply a strong vinegar solution and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Use a clean, damp mop to mop up the vinegar. Use a dry, clean cloth to wipe off the excess.

‍Conclusion

Your hardwood floors are a key part of your home's decor, and they deserve to be treated as such. Respecting and caring for your hardwood floors takes a little work and discipline, but it's worth it.

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