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\n\nHigh-quality hardwood floors can be time consuming and expensive to install, but they can also elevate the look of a home. With that in mind, keeping your hardwood floors clean is important, especially if you want them to last for years. But you should be mindful of how you're cleaning (and what you're using on) your hardwood floors.
\n\n“Water and hardwood floors just don’t get along,” says Will Cotter, the owner of cleaning company HappyCleans. It’s better, instead, to focus more on using the right mop, appliances and cleaning solutions when taking care of hardwood.
\n\nEveryone has their own take on the best way to clean hardwood floors, but I spoke with actual cleaning professionals, including Cotter, to find out the best way to clean wood floors without warping them. My colleagues and I also tested a few products.
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\n\nI spoke with cleaning experts for their guidance and product recommendations. All the cleaning products below are either direct recommendations from them…
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