How to Clean Hardwood Floors Inexpensively
- 1). Remove loose dust, debris and dirt from the floor with a broom or vacuum cleaner. If using a vacuum cleaner, make sure it is equipped with a hard-floor setting, or use the soft-brush attachment.
- 2). Combine 1 gallon of warm water and 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar into a bucket.
- 3). Dip a mop or soft rag into the bucket and wring it out well. It is important to use as little moisture as possible when cleaning hardwood floors.
- 4). Mop or wipe down the hardwood floor with the vinegar cleaning solution. Work in sections of about three feet wide and dry each section with a soft rag promptly after washing. Rinse and wring out the mop or rag frequently while washing.