Things You'll Need:
- Broom with soft, fine bristles
- Clean, soft cloth
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 gallon water
- 2 teabags
- 1/2 teaspoon olive or jojoba oil
- 1/4 cup vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- Self-adhering gliding pads
- Carpet runners, area rugs and mats
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Step 1
Remove dust from wood floor by sweeping it with a broom with soft, fine bristles or use a vacuum cleaner's soft brush attachment.
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Step 2
Don't allow water to settle on wood floor to prevent warping.
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Step 3
Use a damp cloth to clean wood floor.
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Step 4
Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar and 1 gallon water. Wring out excess moisture and use to mop wood floor.
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Step 5
To keep wood floors shiny, soak 2 teabags in boiling water for a few minutes and mop wood floor with the liquid or wipe floor with 1/2 teaspoon olive or jojoba oil and 1/4 cup vinegar or fresh lemon juice.
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Step 6
Attach self-adhering gliding pads to the bottom of furniture and do not drag furniture across wood floor.
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Step 7
Use carpet runners, area rugs and mats to protect wood flora from water, stains, dirt, dust and excessive sunlight.
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Step 8
Use rug or plastic floor protector for furniture that is on wheels.
