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Camilla Sharman

Homeowners are cleaning their hardwood floors with black tea — and it actually works

Hardwood flooring.

I’ve recently replaced my original wooden floorboards with a sleek new hardwood floor. I love that there’s no longer any gaps for cold air to seep through — it makes a big difference at this time of year. That said, I do worry about keeping it pristine and figuring out the best way to clean my hardwood floor without causing any damage.

I currently use a wet and dry vacuum to clean up the dust and mop my floor in one go, but it turns out there’s another solution hiding in my pantry. Besides making a fresh brew each morning, black tea can also be used to clean hardwood floors.

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