How to Restore Shine to a Hardwood Floor
Hardwood floors can lose their luster as the finish becomes dull. With a little care, you can restore the shine of your floors and create a living space that feels welcoming. Using two household products and a bit of elbow grease, you can avoid having to refinish or replace your flooring. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Restoring the Shine
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Mix equal parts of vegetable oil and white vinegar in a spay bottle; shake to combine.
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Spray a section of your floor and rub the solution in with a cotton towel. Use a clockwise motion to apply evenly over each section.
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Shake the solution every so often to keep the mixture from separating. Spray over the next section of your floor and rub in evenly, removing any excess with your cloth.
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Buff your floor using a buffer with a screen of 100 grit.
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Tips & Warnings
You can rent a buffer from most hardware stores. Since you rarely need to buff your floors, it is normally better to rent rather than buy.
