Hardwood Floor Care Through the Seasons
Seasonal hardwood care starts with water, grit, sunlight and indoor humidity.
Category: Floor Cleaning
Hardwood Floor Cleaning Mistakes and Safer Ways to Clean
Common hardwood cleaning mistakes add moisture, scratch the finish or leave a product film.
How to Clean Cork Floors Without Damaging the Finish
Clean a cork floor according to its finish and construction.
How to Clean Marble Floors Without Etching Them
Clean marble gently, and identify the stone before choosing a product.
Which Carpet Cleaning Method Fits Your Carpet and Room?
The right carpet cleaning method depends on the carpet and the room, not on one method being best for every job.
How to Clean Vinyl Floors Without Damaging the Finish
The best way to clean a vinyl floor starts with identifying the floor.
How to Clean Laminate Floors Without Damaging the Joints
Laminate usually needs less water than many people expect.
Types of Mops and What Each One Does
A mop's name does not tell you every job it can do.
How to Maintain Hardwood Floors and Check for Wear
Maintain a hardwood floor by protecting its installed finish, controlling grit and moisture, and checking wear before the finish fails.
How to Choose a Vacuum for Carpet and Hard Floors
Choose a vacuum by the floors already in your home, then check the exact machine's head and controls.