How to Clean Fingerprint Dust From Hardwood Floors
Fingerprint dust is used to track any fingerprints on certain surfaces. The trick to properly cleaning fingerprint dust from hardwood floors is to use a very soft cloth as opposed to a scratchy paper towel. Fingerprint dust is very fine and can spread around quickly, so clean it up as soon as possible after it was layed out. The best way to do this is to get rid of any excess dust piles before moving on to clean the wood itself. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Clear away any rugs, furniture, or decor that is on the hardwood floor amidst the fingerprint dust. Tap away any excess dust that has collected on the pieces so all the dust is on the floor.
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Use a hand broom to collect as much excess fingerprint dust as you can, brushing it into a dustpan and disposing of it. Tap the hand broom against the dustpan to get all the extra dust off the bristles.
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Spray a soft cloth, such as an old T-shirt or dusting cloth, with a wood cleaner that contains orange oil. Citrus oil is a wonderful cleaning product that will help clean the dust away as well as give back a lot of moisture to the wood. Gently wipe the cloth over any dusty spots on the floor, using circular motions and adding more cleaner if necessary. Wipe until all of the fingerprint dust has been removed.
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Replace any rugs, furniture, or decor that was moved.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not use oil soap or vinegar to clean your hardwood floor; it will only dry it out and cause the color to fade.
