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How to Clean Wood Stairs

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Cleaning your wooden stairs will prolong their life and maintain their beautiful appearance. Just follow these steps.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Broom, vacuum or duster
  • Cleaning solution that is suggested for your wood's finish.
  • Micro-fiber covered mop or terry cloth

    Exterior Wood Stairs

  1. Step 1

    Start at the top of the stairs. You will be working your way down from the top step.

  2. Step 2

    Sweep off the steps with a broom.

  3. Step 3

    Wash the stairs with an all-purpose cleaner or kitchen soap and water.

  4. Step 4

    Scrub with a brush, broom, mop, roller or sponge.

  5. Step 5

    Rinse the stairs with a damp rag or sponge.

  6. Step 6

    Dry them with a clean, dry rag.

  7. Interior Wood Stairs

  8. Step 1

    Sweep, vacuum or dust the stairs.

  9. Step 2

    Determine the type of sealant that is on the wood stairs.

  10. Step 3

    Buy a cleaner that is applicable for your type of finished wood.

  11. Step 4

    Wipe this solution on the wood with a terry cloth or a micro-fiber covered mop.

Tips & Warnings
  • A frayed tipped broom will work best when sweeping. It will help pick up the smallest dirt particles.
  • Sweeping, vacuuming or dusting the stairs daily will help prevent scratching the wood.
  • Never use ammonia on wood.
  • Do not wax steps. Wax will make them slippery and dangerous.

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