How To Clean Hardwood Floors — How To

As kitchens have become more showcase-y spaces to entertain your friends than behind-the-scenes spots for preparing meals served elsewhere — and open-plan entertaining spaces have blurred the line between cooking and dining — it's natural that hardwood floors have gotten more and more popular in kitchens.

While hardwood is a durable flooring option that can last decades with proper care, it's a little more finicky than laminate or tile when it comes to cleaning. Harsh cleaners and even vinegar can strip the finish, causing the wood to dull over time. And over-saturating the wood — as in, getting it too wet — can damage the boards and leave them swollen, warped, and uneven. This recipe makes use of a gentle DIY cleaner and the scrubbing power of microfiber to lift debris and get your hardwood floors all cleaned up.

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