How to Clean Hardwood Floors

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How to Clean Hardwood Floors.

Water is a waxed floor's worst enemy.

The solution? Wipe up spills and drops immediately with a dry rag or paper towel; sweep and vacuum at least weekly.

A simple solution for those inevitable stains and spots of daily life: gently clean the area with No. 1 or 0 steel wool and a small amount of mineral spirits or a wood floor cleaner.

Let the floor dry thoroughly. Apply a matching finish, feathering it into the surrounding area.

When the finish dries, wax and buff to a like-new perfection.

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