Online posts suggest baking soda, lemon juice, vinegar, or olive oil concoctions to restore the shine to hardwood floors. You’re not making salad! You’re trying to polish your hardwood floor!
To maintain your hardwood floors, put the food in the fridge and use mats, rugs and runners to protect high traffic areas. Wipe spills right way, clip pet nails, and leave shoes by the door.
Sweep or vacuum daily to remove grit that scratches wood.
Never use wood polish on polyurethane finished floors, or acids like lemon, tea, vinegar or other homemade solutions, which break down finish and leave a residue.
Clean entire wood floor only as needed, otherwise spot clean and wipe dry.
A buff and a coat may be all you need to maintain your floor’s sheen. If you put this off, a complete refinishing may be required to restore your flooring’s protective shine.
