The hardwood floors are made up of dry timber. The best wood to make a hardwood floor comes from dicot tree. The lifespan of the hardwood floor is about 70-80 years incase its cared properly. The hardwood floor is pet and child-friendly. The hardwood floor can be easily cleaned using the homemade natural mixture.
Methods And Steps To Clean Hardwood Floors Naturally
Here are the methods and easy steps to clean hardwood floor naturally:
Cleaning With Vinegar
- Sweep Up: This is the first step to clean hardwood floor naturally. This is the first step to clean hardwood floor naturally.
- Mix Vinegar And Hot Water: Add 60ml (1/4 cup) of vinegar (white) with 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water (warm). Add some lemon or lavender essential oil for a good smell.
- Dampen A Mop: Dip the microfiber mop in mixed solution then rub the mop on hardwood floor. In order to clean the small area of hardwood floor, use cloth or sponge.
- Check The Floor: Use a clean, absorbent towel to wipe any water pooling on the surface of the hardwood floor.
- Buff The Floor: Finally, buff the floor with a clean microfiber cloth. Buff in the direction of the grain.
Lemon Juice And Oil Polish
- Solution: Combine 3/4 cup (180 ml) of olive oil, 1/2 cup (120 mL) lemon juice with 1 gallon (3.8 L) water (hot) mop bucket. Lemon juice can easily grimes and stains and olive oil will give shine to hardwood floor.
- Dampen The Mop: Dip the mop in the mixed solution, then rub the floor with dipped mop.
- Water Pooling: Check the hardwood floor for water pooling, clean any water pooling on floor with a clean towel.
- Dry: Finally, allow the hardwood floor to dry for few hours and there is no need to rinse the floor.