What product is best for cleaning hardwood floors?

Terry,

There are so many floor cleaning products that claim to be the best for maintaining hardwood floors that it is confusing. What do you use that you can recommend?

Ed J. – St. Petersburg, Fla.

Hello Ed,

Call me old fashioned if you will, but I use a dust mop or a vacuum without a beater bar first to remove dust and loose debris. Then I use a dry mop and a mixture of water and vinegar. Pour two ounces of vinegar in a 32-ounce-size spray bottle and fill it with water. Spray the mixture ahead of where you are working and mop over it with a dry mop.

Presto – simple, easy and inexpensive!

If you feel the need to purchase a commercial solution, Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner works well, but be sure it is their cleaner and not their polish. Never, ever use a polish or wax on your hardwood floors. Follow Bona’s instructions for use.

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