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How Do You Clean Damaged Hardwood Floors?

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How Do You Clean Damaged Hardwood Floors?

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Gently shining, clean wood floors add warmth and grace to any home, but they are not indestructible. Whether you have scratches from moving furniture, from pets or from flood damage, you may suddenly be faced with the challenge of how to clean damaged wood. Most people’s first instinct is to run for the bucket and mop, but while those things are necessary, they can also make the situation worse. To care for a wooden floor properly, you need to make sure you never get it too wet, and that you never let it dry on its own. Sweep the floor thoroughly to remove all dust and debris. Clean wood floors that have mild damage from scratches and stains with a damp mop and a gentle cleaner formulated specifically for wood floors, like Murphy’s Oil Soap. Go over any stains with a soft scrub brush. Buff the spot with a clean towel or shop rag. Vacuum the floor thoroughly with the wet/dry vacuum. Go over it with the broom to make sure you have picked up all the dirt and debris. Mix TSP with water in

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