How To Clean Solid Oak Floors

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How to clean solid oak floors. To avoid hard water streaking you may want to buy distilled water which can be purchased. With a lightly dampened microfiber mop clean in the direction of the wood grain. Mopping frequently is not necessary.

You need to rub the wax in gentle throughout the whole floor. Start by busting dust. You can use the rough side of the sponge on dirtier spots.

Being by shaking the soap bottle prior to use. Clean wood floors with vinegar by adding 1 2 cup white vinegar to a gallon of lukewarm water. Avoid string mops and excess water.

Mop the floor with the cleaner being careful to not put too much liquid on the floor. Unless you have neglected the floors for weeks and have mud and sticky messes everywhere there is no need to damp mop more than four times per year. The surface of your oak floor should be free from dust and dirt prior to the application of the soap.

There are two main types of hardwood floor finishes. Oil and wax clean your solid oak flooring it is important to then let the floor dry and the next stage is to oil and wax. Test your floor s finish.

Every time the soap is used the wood protection is strengthened preserving the life of your oak floor finish. This will prevent you from marking or dirtying the floor while you clean. You can also use boiling water and two teabags to clean hardwood floors.