How To Clean Wooden Floors Mop

Begin by dusting or sweeping your floors well.

How to clean wooden floors mop.

First combine cup of vinegar with 1 gallon of hot water in a bucket. Then make a cleaning mixture using 4 cups warm water and a few drops of castile soap or dish soap. I use vinegar to clean my wood floors because it s gentle natural and it fits into my budget. Spray a small 3 foot by 3 foot area with the cleaner and pick up.

Don t use ammonia vinegar or steam to clean your floors because these can all cause damage. The best way to mop a wood floor is with a good microfiber mop and a spray bottle so you can control the amount of moisture hitting your floor. Place cup of vinegar in the large mop bucket which now has warm water in it. You can add more or less to the water based on your preference.

Make sure to wipe up any excess liquid with a towel after mopping. When it comes time to clean follow the steps below. Throw rugs capture the pebbles sand and dirt that get stuck on your shoes and tracked indoors. For surface treated floors wet clean with bona hardwood floor cleaner spray.

The best way to clean hardwood floors is to use a microfiber dust mop to remove dust dirt and whatever other particles were brought into your home. Look for those that say safe for wood floors to ensure they won t discolor or damage the finish says miller. Do not shake but gently mix this then mop or. Dampen a mop in the solution and then wring it out to avoid leaving excessive water on the floor.

If you prefer you can vacuum your floors on the hard wood setting. Just spritz the mess and wipe it by hand with a microfiber cloth. Use the vinegar solution to mop the floor and then buff it with a microfiber cloth to make it shine. Use an appropriate wood floor cleaner and dilute according to label instructions.

Plan to mop at least once a month. Wring it until it s nearly dry. The microfiber dust mop will not scratch your floors as some vacuums might. Try it with the diy wood floor cleaning spray below or use your favorite wood floor cleaning product.

Place rubber pads outside the door and decorative rugs with natural fiber non slip pads inside the door. Soak your mop in the water.