How to Clean Streaked Wood Flooring

Hardwood floors are prone to streaks left behind by floor cleaning products that are high in soap or chemicals used to eliminate dirt, which leads to dulling the floor's naturally shiny finish. Wood floors are susceptible to permanent damage from moisture and soap residue, and they require minimal exposure to water to maintain their natural shine. Once cleaned, the floors also require protection to reduce exposure to sunlight and abrasive surfaces that can damage the floor's finish.

Things You'll Need

• Mop
• Dishwashing liquid soap
• Bucket
• Soft cloth

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Fill the bucket with lukewarm water and dispense 1 tbsp. of dish-washing liquid soap into the bucket's water.

   • 2

     Wet the mop in the bucket's cleaning solution and squeeze the mop to drain out excess water.

   • 3

     Glide the mop against the wood floor in the direction of the wood's grain to eliminate streaks.

   • 4

     Rub the dry cloth gently against the floor's surface in a clockwise motion to absorb moisture and prevent streaks.