Removescuff marksas soon as you notice them.
This is especially important for mud, dark-colored foods, or liquids that can leave difficult-to-remove stains.
Wipe in the direction of the wood grain to prevent streaking.
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Utilize Your Dust Mop Weekly
Dust mop wood floors at least once per week.
Lightly dampen a microfiber mop with the cleaning product.
Mop following the grain of the wood.
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Allow the floor to dry completely before walking to prevent spotting.
Choose instead a commercial product that is formulated for sealed hardwood floors to protect the finish.
Success will depend on how deep the scratches are in the wood.
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Each is specially formulated and pH neutral which is best for hardwood floors.
If floors are not cleaned regularly, a single mopping may not remove all of the layers of soil.
It is also important to use a cleanmop for hardwood floorsandwash it thoroughly after each use.
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Vinegar is acidic and will damage the finish applied to most hardwood flooring.
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