How to clean hard wood floors?
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How do I clean and bring back old hardwood floors to a nice golden shiny state.
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Hi there, you could try a few of these ideas, cleaning and shine are addressed. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/floors/learn-how-to-clean-wood-floors-with-diy-wood-floor-cleaners-41101488
Learn How to Clean Wood Floors With DIY Wood Floor Cleaners
Hi Moe,
Here's a video with some great information about cleaning and making hardwood floors shine. One thing that is possible is the there might be a wax buildup on your floors that will affect the shine. If you have a wax buildup, it can be removed with mineral spirits and steel wool. The second video explains how to do that. Wishing you the best.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-XslxOyWEM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=38&v=_1ody1qcRQQ
Begin by clearing the floor of any furniture that's easy to move. Then dry-mop or vacuum. This gets rid of any surface dirt and any debris. Next mop the floor, going with the grain. If your floor is polyurethaned, dampen a mop with water and a few drops of dish washing liquid. And, last, buff the floor with a soft cloth.
Whatever you do DO NOT use Holland House quick shine.
Here's a post that might help https://chascrazycreations.com/how-to-clean-engineered-hardwood-floors/