Knowing how to clean a hardwood floor is a must if you have more than just carpets in your home and you want to keep everything spotless without risking damage. Hardwood floors are great because they don't require endless vacuuming and they're much easier to clean up if you spill something. Plus, you can spruce them up with the odd rug if you want something that feels soft under your feet and that pets can corner more effectively on.
They're not maintenance free, though, and to keep them in best condition you'll need to keep on top of a light cleaning schedule. Fortunately if you have one of the best vacuum cleaners it should be up to most elements of cleaning a hardwood floor, but there are a few aspects that might need more specialized equipment to get shiny results. I'll also answer some important questions, such as whether you should mop a hardwood floor or not.
