{"id":101210,"date":"2020-10-23T10:23:47","date_gmt":"2020-10-23T10:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=101210"},"modified":"2020-10-23T10:23:54","modified_gmt":"2020-10-23T10:23:54","slug":"hardwood-floors-cleaning-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/hardwood-floors-cleaning-tips.html","title":{"rendered":"DIY Hacks for Cleaning Hardwood Floors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>In This Post:<\/em><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"#Tips-to-Clean-Hardwood-Floors\">Tips to Clean Hardwood Floors<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"#Pick-the-Best-Floor-Cleaning-Agent\">Picking the Best Floor Cleaners<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"#How-to-Remove-Stains-from-Hardwood-Floors\">Hardwood Floors Stain Removal Tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Floors made with hardwood are usually installed in farmhouse-style interiors and vintage-themed decors as they perfectly complement such arrangements. A lot of people choose wood floors because they require low-maintenance and are strong and durable. However, like many other types of floorings, hardwood floors may also easily get stained, especially the ones installed in high traffic areas where accidental scuffs and spills can be regular occurrences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you are also looking for ways to fix darkened and discoloured hardwood floorings around your house, then we are here to help. In this blog, we are going to talk about some easy DIY hacks to clean hardwood floors and how to pick the best wood floor cleaners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, without further ado, let\u2019s begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Tips-to-Clean-Hardwood-Floors\">Tips to Mop Wood Floors the Right Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-5-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Tips to Mop Wood Floors the Right Way\" class=\"wp-image-101213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-5-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-5-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-5-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-5-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-5-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/3-5.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Carefully pick the mop you will use for floor cleaning purpose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, we\u2019ll learn about some useful tips to mop wood floors that\u2019ll help you in getting rid of dust, oil, and grime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>One of the most important tips on how to clean hardwood floors the right way is to carefully pick the mop that you will use for the purpose. It should be made of soft fabric like cotton or sponge as hardwood floors are brittle and can get easily scratched.<\/li><li>Get a bucket full of water and dip the mop into it. Try to be extra careful when using a dampened mop to clean hardwood floors and make sure there aren\u2019t any water droplets left. Standing water can easily discolour or darken a wood floor.<\/li><li>Make it a habit to mop your floor at least once or twice a week. You can also dust the hardwood floors using a dry mop to make the surface free of dust. It\u2019s important to note that how often you are required to do such chores greatly depends on the amount of traffic your floors see.<\/li><li>Mopping paired with the right cleaning agents can work magic so the next section of our blog is about choosing the best floor cleaning agents for your home.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Pick-the-Best-Floor-Cleaning-Agent\">How to Pick the Best Floor Cleaning Agent for Your Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-5-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"How to Pick the Best Floor Cleaning Agent for Your Home\" class=\"wp-image-101214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-5-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-5-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-5-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-5-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-5-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2-5.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Pick a cleaning agent that is specifically meant for cleaning wooden floors<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure how to pick the right cleaning agent for your hardwood floors? Here are a few important tips to keep in mind in this regard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pick a cleaning agent that is specifically meant for cleaning wooden floors.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Also, you may not necessarily need to use harsh chemicals and artificial cleaning agents to refresh your hardwood floors, going the DIY way would also be helpful.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Vinegar turns out to be extremely helpful in most of the tips on how to clean hardwood floors naturally.&nbsp;<\/li><li>To prepare a DIY homemade hardwood cleaner on your own, you may need a gallon of lukewarm water, mixed with half a cup of vinegar.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Dip your floor mop in the mixture to naturally clean the affected area and rest of the floor in your home.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Precautionary Tip: <\/strong>Though now you know how to pick the best floor cleaning agent and how to work it out the DIY way you should still be careful about using vinegar. Unnecessarily increasing the ratio of vinegar in your cleaning mixture can dull certain types of hardwood floorings. It is better to test your solution on some unnoticeable spot and wait for the results to be on the safe side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-to-Remove-Stains-from-Hardwood-Floors\">How to Remove Stains from Hardwood Floors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-7-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"How to Remove Stains from Hardwood Floors\" class=\"wp-image-101215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-7-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-7-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-7-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-7-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-7-368x230.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1-7.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Some useful hardwood stain removal tips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If stains are stubborn, you\u2019ll have to go with the option of hydrogen peroxide, which you may easily find at any of the departmental stores near your home. Let\u2019s find out how to remove stubborn stains from hardwood floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Simply soak the cloth in hydrogen peroxide diluted with water. Apply it to the stained or darkened area and leave it to dry overnight. It is one of the best DIY ways to clean hardwood floors.<\/li><li>For darker stains, you can even leave a towel or a rag soaked in hydrogen peroxide over the affected surface for a few hours to get the desired results. These are some of the best hardwood floor cleaning tips that will refresh the look of floorings around your home.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we have given you all the useful hardwood floor cleaning tips, it\u2019s time for us to wrap up. We hope the information we have provided you above will help you with your flooring cleaning chores. If you have any questions or feedback related to our blog, feel free to write to us at <a href=\"mailto:blog@zameen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blog@zameen.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you\u2019re here reading about wood floor cleaning tips, you may also like taking a look at our blogs on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/diy-ways-polish-wood.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best DIY ways to polish wood<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/diy-tips-remove-stains-wood-furniture.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tips to remove stains from wooden furniture<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more informative pieces on home improvement projects and interior decor, keep reading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zameen Blogs<\/a>. Also, subscribe to our e-newsletter and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ZameenPK\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a> page for the latest updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In This Post:Tips to Clean Hardwood FloorsPicking the Best Floor CleanersHardwood Floors Stain Removal Tips Floors made with hardwood are usually installed in farmhouse-style interiors and vintage-themed decors as they perfectly complement such arrangements. A lot of people choose wood floors because they require low-maintenance and are strong and durable. However, like many other types of floorings, hardwood floors may also easily get stained, especially the ones installed in high traffic areas where accidental scuffs and spills can be regular occurrences.&nbsp; So, if you are also looking for ways to fix darkened and discoloured hardwood floorings around your house, then we are here to help. In this blog, we are going to talk about some easy DIY hacks to clean hardwood floors and how to pick the best wood floor cleaners. So, without further ado, let\u2019s begin! Tips to Mop Wood Floors the Right Way First of all, we\u2019ll learn about some useful tips to mop wood floors that\u2019ll help you in getting rid of dust, oil, and grime. One of the most important tips on how to clean hardwood floors the right way is to carefully pick the mop that you will use for the purpose. 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