How do I clean my hardwood floors?

Jude
by Jude
  8 answers
  • Sharon Sharon on Jan 03, 2020

    I do a couple of my clients hardwood floors, I like the Bona and there huge swiffer like applicator with removable/washable terry pads. I also use Murphy's Oil hardwood cleaner and a slightly damp mop on another guy's floor.

    The key is not to get it wet, just damp and then use some kind of terry cloth/microfiber cloth to make sure its dry afterwards for no streaks.

    I do not use vinegar as over time the hardwood guys say this can damage the finish since its an acid.

  • Laura Cooper Laura Cooper on Jan 03, 2020

    I use a flat microfiber mop and a spray bottle with equal parts water, alcohol and vinegar = 3 drops dishsoap and essential oils for fragrance. Rinse and wring the mop head thoroughly, then simply spray and wipe. I'll occasionally use Bona for my customers, but I've found that it eventually builds up. This homemade mix has never built up.

  • Peggy L Burnette Peggy L Burnette on Jan 03, 2020

    Hi Jude, here are some instructions for cleaning hardwood floors. How to Clean Hardwood Floors | Bona US

    1. https://us.bona.com › articles › how-to-clean-hardwood-floors

    Jan 30, 2017 - Use proper tools to clean your floor – a mop paired with a machine washable, microfiber pad for dusting and cleaning. Electrostatic action attracts dirt, microparticles and common household allergens. Avoid using water and vinegar, soap-based cleaners, wax or steam cleaners on your hardwood floors.

  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Jan 03, 2020

    ½ cup apple cider vinegar

    1 tsp blue Dawn

    2 gallons warm tap water

  • Cindy Cindy on Jan 04, 2020

    Any Weiman Hard Wood Floor cleaners and polish products work great. They do cost a little more than your average cleaner, but I feel is worth it. You can purchase it from Amazon for $12.98 for 32 ounces.

  • Dee Dee on Jan 04, 2020

    Bona is a wonderful floor cleaner.

  • Jude Jude on Jan 05, 2020

    Thanks to all for your rapid response to my question. Our grandson just moved out and i have a whole room to do with whatever i want. It's going to be a combination library, office, sewing room. So excited. Any decorating ideas welcome.