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Using Vinegar to Clean Hardwood Floors
Using vinegar to clean hardwood floors; many consider vinegar to be the best way to clean hardwood floors.
Using Vinegar to Clean Hardwood Floors is considered by many to be the best way to clean hardwood floors.
Occasionally I'm asked, "How do I clean hardwood floors"?Hardwood floors can last a lifetime if properly taken care of. Using vinegar to clean hardwood floors is a good cheap solution to keep your wood surface looking good. Preventive maintenance is the best solution. Be sure to dust mop and vacuum floors regularly to keep dirt from accumulating and scratching the floor.
For an easy and cheap floor cleaning alternative try mixing 1/2 cup of white vinegar to 1 gallon of warm water. This method of using vinegar to clean hardwood floors is an easy and safe solution to keeping your floor looking it's best. Be cautious what you put on your wood surface as oils or furniture polish can make a floor very slippery.
Another alternative of utilizing vinegar to clean a hardwood floor is in products such as Murphy's oil soap. It works really well and gives a beautiful shine to wood surfaces. As far as longevity goes, nothing beats good ole preventative maintenance. Keep dirt off your floors and you’ll have a beautiful shine for many years to come.
White vinegar is great for cutting grease, removing odors, mildew, most stains and wax buildup. As always, be careful when using anything that gives out strong vapors. Be sure to have adequate ventilation and if you are feeling any effects of dizziness take a break and get some fresh air.
If you decide to use chemicals, do your homework and make sure they will not harm the floor. If properly taken care of a floor can last a long long time. Again, be sure to keep the dirt off, it loves to scratch flooring. Vacuum or dust mop it clean, not allowing dirt to accumulate and it will not require consistent cleaning with vinegar or whatever you decide upon.
In case you missed the point....be sure to keep dirt off the floor. :-) It can really play havoc on a beautiful floor.
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