How To Clean The Hardwood Floor: Major Steps To Clean Finished & Unfinished Floor



Brief Overview

Hardwood flooring is one of the best materials that is used for covering the floor surface and is being used by users from centuries. The hardwood floors are versatile and add charm to the floor surface.
How Do You Remove Haze From Hardwood Floors?
On the hardwood floors, the cloudy haze may exist due to the remaining residue of the cleaning products while cleaning the floor. The products that are used for cleaning the hardwood floor sometimes may contain water which lefts the cloudy streaks on the floor surface. These streaks can be removed from the floor by using the recommended cleaning product. Haziness can also be caused by the old layer of wax and can be removed by using the mineral spirit and rag.
How Do You Remove Odors From Hardwood Floors?
To remove the urine odor from the hardwood floor surface, the users need to put the hydrogen peroxide on the affected area and take a cloth that is dipped in the hydrogen peroxide and cover the stained area with that cloth. Then wrap the cloth with the plastic wrap and leave the hydrogen peroxide on the floor for about eight hours. This will remove the odor of urine from the hardwood floor surface.

Tips For Cleaning Wooden Floors That Are Finished

In today's world, most of the hardwood floors are finished. The finished hardwood floors are coated with a hard sealant that prevents the wood under the sealant from being damaged. The different waterproof and stain-resistant sealants are polyurethane, polyacrylic, and Urethane. The tips are mentioned below to clean the finished wooden floor:
  1. Clean The Floor: The hardwood floor can be easily cleaned by combining the water with mild laundry detergent or dishwashing liquid.
  2. Do Not Use Too Much Water: Be careful not to use enough amount of water, as the floorboards may have the cracks through which the water seeps into the floor and results in damaging the hardwood floor.
  3. Clean The Floor With Mop: Then clean the floor with a mop and make sure to remove the extra solution from the mop by twisting the mop and cleaning the floor surface with the damp mop.

Tips For Cleaning Wood Floors That Are Unfinished

The unfinished hardwood floor has a dull surface instead of a shiny surface. Some of the wooden floors are unfinished and hence does not contain any sealant. So it is important to keep the water away from the floor. The tips are given below for cleaning the unfinished wood floor:
  1. Avoid To Use Water: The water is not safe for the unfinished wood as the wood can soak the water. This results in the growth of mildew and mold, weakening of fibers, and creates watermarks on the floor surface.
  2. Treat The Scratches: The users can use the dedicated floor wax for treating the scratches and dirt on the hardwood floor surface.
  3. Use A Ball Of Steel Wool: To remove the stained marks from the hardwood floor surface take a ball of steel wool and rub the floor wax on the affected area.
  4. Do Not Use Excess Wax: Do not use the excess wax on the floor surface as the excess use of wax can create the discoloration on the hardwood floors.

Other Tips To Clean The Hardwood Floors

The hardwood floors can also be cleaned by following the below-mentioned tips:
  1. Use A Mop Or Vacuum Cleaner: The dirt and debris on the floor surface can cause the scratches on the floor surface, so it is important to remove the dirt and debris particles from the floor. This can be done by using a mop or a vacuum cleaner with a floor brush attachment. Vacuum the floor surface at least once in a week.
  2. Use A Liquid Cleaner: The users can use a cleaning product that is recommended by the manufacturer to clean the floor surface. A cleaning solution can also be prepared by combining the vinegar, warm water, and castile soap. Then this homemade cleaner can be used to clean the floor surface.
  3. Covering Scratches: After cleaning the floor surface if there exist scratches on the floor surface then these scratches need to be covered. This can be done by using a crayon of the same color as that of the floor, then rubbing the crayon on the scratched area. Take a blow dryer and set it on high setting and apply heat to the affected area where the crayon was scratched and clean the area with a soft cloth.
  4. Prevent Dirt And Scratches From Floor: The users can protect the cleaned floor from the dirt particles by covering the floor with doormats. Floor protectors can be used for preventing the scratches from the hardwood floor surface.
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