Things You'll Need:
- Hardwood floor cleaner (see step 1)
- Household broom, soft bristles
- Clean sponge mop
- Oil-based furniture polish
- Dry cloth
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Step 1
Go to a hardware store and look in their flooring section for a cleaner made by an actual hardwood floor manufacturer. These companies know how to care for wood much better than those who make the typical grocery store brands.
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Step 2
Give your floor a good sweeping. Don't forget any edges or corners.
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Step 3
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for mopping your floor with the cleaning product. Some suggest a dry mop, others a damp mop. If you use a damp mop, remember that damp doesn't mean wet; you must squeeze as much water out of the mop as you can. Always limit your hardwood floor's exposure to water!
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Step 4
Apply the furniture polish to a clean cloth (not directly to the floor). Buff the floor by rubbing the cloth in a rapid circular motion. Reapply the polish to the cloth every couple of feet or whenever you notice it isn't making the floor shine. This last step can be rather labor-intensive, but it's worth it. Your hardwood floor will look shiny and new again.
Comments
vernk said
on 8/16/2009 love that new shine!
mrny said
on 8/6/2009 Nice tips on shining wood floors. Thanks!
djackman said
on 8/3/2009 grat steps to shining a wood floor 5* and a recommendation
neging said
on 8/2/2009 Thanks..I really need to bring back the shine to my hardwood floors 5* and rec