Always clean hardwood floors with a gentle solution — harsh soaps and excess moisture can warp them. Experts recommend vacuuming and mopping once a week and deep cleaning every four to six weeks.

If you've just moved into a home with hardwood floors and (thankfully) haven't had the chance to clean up a stain, it's imperative to take as many preventive measures as possible to avoid future ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While hardwood floors are beautiful in nearly any home, they can also come with their fair share of ...

Year after year, hardwood floors remain one of the most popular flooring options, and for good reason. Not only does this type of flooring increase your home’s value, but it’s also versatile, gorgeous ...

Ralph asks: We have some beautiful oak flooring beneath the old carpet in our house, but there are a few stains. Is there a way to remove those without sanding the whole floor? Danny Lipford: ...

The finish on hardwood flooring is neither fragile nor indestructible. Hardwood floors must be cleaned properly using the correct solvent level to protect their beauty and fine finish. Some of us ...

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Hardwood floors always make a good impression—when they’re squeaky clean, that is. However, if your floors have started to look a bit dingy (or worse, the soles of your feet look dirty after walking ...

If you’ve ever watched any show involving home renovations, you probably know how sought-after and special hardwood floors are. It’s not surprising that something so desirable probably requires a bit ...

Ralph asks: We have some beautiful oak flooring beneath the old carpet in our house, but there are a few stains. Is there a way to remove those without sanding the whole floor? Danny Lipford: ...

Follow our easy steps on how to clean hardwood floors. Transform your floors from dull and grimy to gleaming, gorgeous and clean! First Things First—Determine the Finish Before you grab a bucket of ...

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