How to Bleach Spots on Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors can add beauty and elegance to your home, but they do require certain cleaning techniques that you may not be aware of. For the most part, mild cleaners can keep your hardwood floors looking like new. However, cleaning mildew and mold spots usually requires bleach. Bleach eliminates mold and mildew and helps keep it from coming back.

Things You'll Need

• Bucket
• Water
• Bleach
• Soft sponge or washcloth

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Fill your bucket with water, and add just a few drops of bleach.

   • 2

     Dip your sponge into the diluted bleach and gently wipe the spot on your floor. Avoid scrubbing, as this can damage your floor.

   • 3

     Rinse the floor thoroughly with warm water and allow to air-dry.