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It\u2019s estimated that Americans spend $600 per year on cleaning supplies to tidy up our floors, windows, bathrooms, and dusty surfaces. If spending $600 annually on cleaning supplies doesn\u2019t appeal to your budget, then you may want to look into some cheaper cleaning solution alternatives, like vinegar. Not only is using vinegar to clean your home much more inexpensive than using name brand cleaning supplies, but it\u2019s also more environmentally friendly and safer for households that have small children and pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, why vinegar exactly? Vinegar is such an effective\ncleaning agent because it is naturally acidic, which helps to eliminate a\nbuildup of grime, debris, or food particles throughout the home. Vinegar can be\nused to clean nearly all surfaces, including hardwood floors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are your hardwood floors looking a little dingy or dusty?\nVinegar can completely revive, sanitize, and get them sparkling clean once\nagain. Here\u2019s how to clean your hardwood floors with vinegar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, Choose the Right Vinegar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many different types of vinegar out there\u2014like red\nwine, rice, and apple cider\u2014but the best one for cleaning purposes is white\nvinegar. White vinegar has no color and will not leave any stains or film\nbehind on the surfaces of your home, and if you\u2019re cleaning your hardwood\nfloors with it you want to ensure that you don\u2019t get any staining or color\nbleeding. A big bonus is that white vinegar is often the cheapest type of\nvinegar and comes in bottles with large amounts, meaning you won\u2019t have to\npurchase it very often. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean Hardwood Floors with Vinegar: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what type of vinegar to use to clean your\nhardwood floors, here\u2019s how to use it get them sparkling clean once again:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Clear the floor of\nclutter. <\/strong>Before you begin cleaning your hardwood floors with vinegar,\nyou\u2019ll need to remove items from the floor like baskets, rugs, and toys to get\nthem out of the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Vacuum or sweep\nthe hardwood floors. <\/strong>Begin the cleaning process with completely dust- and\nlint-free flooring. Vacuum or sweep your hardwood floors to eliminate debris. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Mix a solution. <\/strong>Find\na bucket and mix a solution of \u00bd cup of vinegar to one gallon of warm water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Mop the floor: <\/strong>Now,\nusing the solution, mop the floor in the direction of the boards while rinsing\nthe mop out periodically. If the water starts to look too dirty, pour it out\nand then mix a new solution to continue mopping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Let it dry.<\/strong>\nBefore you bring the rugs and other items back into the room, let the floors\ncompletely air dry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need Professional Hardwood Floor Cleaning? Call KIWI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your floors need more than just a routine clean, you\u2019re\ngoing to need to call in the pros. Kiwi Services has been cleaning hardwood\nfloors for over 30 years and offers efficient, eco-friendly and exceptional\nservices to our customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in getting your hardwood floors cleaned? Call KIWI today to get a free quote or to set up a service!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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