• 04 Oct 2021

How To Clean Hardwood Floors (advice from a Wood Floor Pro)

The topic of how to clean hardwood floors is a huge one. I don’t mean in the depth of information that is needed or even available. I mean that the number of people searching and learning about this is pretty big. Far bigger than the subject of sanding and refinishing floors.

The answers are fairly simple, and I will be upfront with the basic info, but I will go deeper towards the end of this post.

How to clean hardwood floors: Cleaning hardwood floors can be done with no more than a mild detergent. First, vacuum or sweep the floor to remove loose dust and grit. Second, use a damp mop or rag to apply the cleaning solution and scrub the floor clean. You may dry with a clean towel.

Yep, pretty simple really. Vacuum the floor, and clean with a diluted cleaning solution. Like many things, what is also important to learn, is what not to do. I hope you read on so I can clear up some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding hardwood floor cleaning practices.

Spray the cleaning solution on your hardwood floor

Awesome. This way, you get great coverage of cleaning solution on your floor without there being so much that it goes down the sides of the boards. What’s more, you can leave it there for a moment for the solution to soak the dirt and work its magic.