Best method to “deep clean” hardwood floors?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Dr. Bronner's Soap 1 Tbsp into a gallon of warm water. Microfiber mop. I use a very simple apparatus, see below, that wets and squeezes the water. I empty and refresh water between rooms. Then, I hand steam, see below, about every other week or if it's a very dirty floor. After, sometimes, I use Bona on a microfiber pad to polish. They have a cleaner and a polish. Use polish.
Believe it or not, the whole process takes maybe 15 minutes. Seriously.

Tip- that cheap steamer is a powerhouse for lots of things. Love it.

oshang Flat Floor Mop and Bucket Set OG3, Hands Free Home Floor Cleaning System, 60" Long Stainless-Steel Handle, 2 Washable & Reusable Microfiber Mop Heads, Perfect Home Wall Window Kitchen Cleaner https://a.co/d/40M47pT

BISSELL Power Steamer Heavy Duty 3-in-1 Steam Mop and Handheld Steamer for Indoor and Outdoor Use: Garage, Workshop, Auto, Boat, Recreational Vehicles; Windows, Outdoor Furniture and Decks; 2685A https://a.co/d/6X20M8X

Bona Hardwood Floor Polish - HG, 32oz (Pack of 2) https://a.co/d/296TepZ

The steam mop is totally unnecessary and can damage your floor. Just use a regular mop.

+1. Would you pour boiling water on your hardwood floor? If not, I wouldn’t use a steam mop either. The temperature of a steam mop is higher than the boiling point of water. You are risking damaging the finish and warping the wood.