Cleaning Hardwood Floors

[Pat in Atlanta]

I have a large kitchen and breakfast room that have hardwood floors. What is the best way to clean them on a weekly basis?

[Bob]

Vacume?

When I had swedish finish put on my floors, I was told to use a cup of vinegar in a gallon of water.

Bob

[Art]

If they are Bruce pre finished floors, Bruce makes a cleaner that works well.

[Phisherman]

Dust mop or vacuum.

[Pat in Atlanta]

This is a kitchen. It needs more than dusting.

[Phisherman]

[Liz]

We had new hardwood floors installed throughout last spring, including kitchen. They were done by an old timer, in business for 40 years. He recommended daily spot cleaning with a damp paper towel, and weekly damp mopping with water only, or to add a bit of vinegar for stubborn stains. He stressed not to use any commercial product because of product build-up. Personally, I feel that the kitchen floor isn't really clean until I actually get down on my knees each week to wet wipe it rather than use a mop. For the rest of the house I use a Shark cordless vacuum and those Swiffer mops on a daily basis. (I should own stock in the company!}

Liz