{"id":4435,"date":"2018-03-01T10:30:01","date_gmt":"2018-03-01T10:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/?p=4435"},"modified":"2018-02-28T13:59:16","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T13:59:16","slug":"clean-wood-flooring-right-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/clean-wood-flooring-right-way\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Wood Flooring, the Right Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4495 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/TCG_Blog-Post_02-26-2018_How-to-Clean-Wood-Flooring-the-Right-Way.jpg\" alt=\"how to maintain hardwood floors\" width=\"775\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/TCG_Blog-Post_02-26-2018_How-to-Clean-Wood-Flooring-the-Right-Way.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/TCG_Blog-Post_02-26-2018_How-to-Clean-Wood-Flooring-the-Right-Way-300x77.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/TCG_Blog-Post_02-26-2018_How-to-Clean-Wood-Flooring-the-Right-Way-768x198.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 775px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 775\/200;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As is the case with most things in life, there is a <em>right way to clean hardwood flooring<\/em>, and a wrong way to clean hardwood flooring.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe your chosen method for <strong>cleaning hardwood floors<\/strong> is a technique passed down to you through the ages from your great-grandmother. Maybe you recently had hardwood flooring installed and aren\u2019t sure of the correct way to care for your new flooring.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Whatever the case may be, having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/hardwood\/\">hardwood flooring installed<\/a> isn\u2019t exactly cheap, so it is in your best interest to protect your investment by cleaning and maintaining your wood floors the correct way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Wrong Way to Clean Hardwood Flooring<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vacuuming with an upright\u2014The wheels and beater-bar on many upright vacuum cleaners will drive dirt and particulate matter into the finish on a hardwood floor<\/li>\n<li>Using oil-based cleaning products\u2014The chemicals in many floor-cleaning products leave behind a waxy film that discolors hardwood flooring\u2019s protective finish<\/li>\n<li>Oversaturation\u2014Water is wood\u2019s mortal enemy; excessive exposure to moisture will cause cupping and discoloration of the planks<\/li>\n<li>Sweeping against the grain\u2014Always sweep in the same direction of the plank\u2019s grain<\/li>\n<li>Steam\u2014Again, excessive moisture and pressurized steam are a big no-no<\/li>\n<li>Vinegar\u2014Don\u2019t believe everything you read on the internet; vinegar will damage your floor\u2019s polyurethane finish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Right Way to Clean Hardwood Flooring<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Microfiber Dusters\u2014Use a microfiber duster and a spray bottle filled with one of Bona\u2019s specialized wood-flooring cleaners to remove any dirt you weren\u2019t able to remove with your soft-bristled broom<\/li>\n<li>Clean Frequently\u2014The more diligent you are about maintaining your floor\u2019s finish, the longer your floors will stay shining bright and beautiful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4493 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/microfiber-brush-on-wood-flooring.jpg\" alt=\"hardwood cleaning mop\" width=\"775\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/microfiber-brush-on-wood-flooring.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/microfiber-brush-on-wood-flooring-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/microfiber-brush-on-wood-flooring-768x396.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 775px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 775\/400;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For information on Bona\u2019s wood-cleaning products, visit them online at <a href=\"https:\/\/us.bona.com\/products\/Bona-Clean---Refresh--Hardwood-Floor-Cleaner.html\">https:\/\/us.bona.com\/products\/Bona-Clean&#8212;Refresh&#8211;Hardwood-Floor-Cleaner.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As is the case with most things in life, there is a right way to clean hardwood flooring, and a wrong way to clean hardwood flooring. 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