You probably chose hardwood flooring because you love how you can bring it to a good shine. When you achieve that gloss, you would certainly want to keep it that same way. While you can easily get the job done using chemical cleaners, you just don’t feel comfortable using that much chemical knowing that your kids often sit or even roll on your floor! On top of that, chemical cleaners can be really costly.
It is for those reasons that you want to discover the secret to keeping your hardwood floors shiny without using any chemicals! More and more people are turning to natural methods as they make excellent cleaning alternatives.
Here are some common items you can find at home and use to bring your hardwood floor to a shine:
White vinegar is a natural polish that can be used to both clean and shine hardwood floors. Dilute it with some water and apply using a sponge. You can also choose to mix it with either vegetable or olive oil. Whatever you decide to mix it with, white vinegar can polish your hardwood floor naturally.
Lemon juice is another great cleaner and polisher. When you mix it with water, you can thoroughly clean your hardwood floors. It will even leave that fresh lemony scent in your room! This can also be used with white vinegar.
Tea may be an unexpected entry here, but it is actually one of the most functional cleaning products there is! With just a few bags steeped in water, you can easily clean your floor! It is also best for dirt stuck in those hard-to-reach grooves, as the natural acids of tea lift those quickly.
Now if your floor has suffered from a lot of scuff marks and scratches and seemed to have lost its shine permanently, don’t fret just yet. You can try sprinkling a bit of baking soda to restore its natural shine. Or you can also use mixtures like a quarter cup of lemon with a gallon of water, a cup of white vinegar with a cup of vegetable oil, and a cup of lemon juice, among others.
Using natural solutions to clean and polish your floor is beneficial to both your family and the environment. Because they are natural, you do not have to worry about your kids inhaling toxic fumes from chemical cleaners. There would be no risk of allergic reactions either. It is also a lot cheaper!
Keeping your hardwood floors shiny need not be a dreadful task. As long as you use these natural secrets, you can get that natural sheen in no time, anytime!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should Toronto homeowners know about floor?
When considering floor, evaluate durability, maintenance requirements, and cost per square foot for your specific needs. Tony’s Flooring Centre at 268 Royal York Rd offers expert advice and free estimates to help you make the right choice for your Toronto home.
What is the best way to clean different floor types?
Hardwood: damp mop with pH-neutral cleaner. LVP: damp mop with vinyl cleaner. Carpet: vacuum 2-3 times weekly. Cork: damp mop with cork-safe cleaner, reseal every 3-5 years. Laminate: dry or slightly damp mop — never use excess water.
Can scratched hardwood floors be repaired?
Minor scratches can be buffed out or filled with wood filler. Deep scratches may need spot sanding and refinishing. For extensive damage, a full professional refinishing restores the floor to like-new condition. See our refinishing services.
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