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  • CleaningBy Modigliani Brooks February 12th, 2018

    How To Clean Very Dirty Hardwood Floors

    Bucket Soapy water Old cloths/rags Mineral spirits Proprietary wood cleaner Wax and wax remover (optional) Denatured alcohol and paint remover (optional) Ice (optional) Paint scraper (optional) Toothpaste (optional) If your hardwood floors are heavily soiled, you may have to use the "forbidden wood cleaner" ndash;soapy water. Water and soap can damage wood and get between the floorboards, causing the boards to swell or making the subfloor damp.

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