Wooden floor cleaners come in screw-top bottles or spray bottles. We think it's easier to have a screw-top bottle, especially if you have a spray mop, but if you want to use it to clean wooden furniture too, then it's handy to have a spray bottle. Harsh chemicals and even fragrances have the power to wear down the finish of your wood floor's natural shine and value. Not only can this floor cleaner revive old-looking wood floors, but it also works wonders on wood furniture, doors, wall and ceiling paneling too. lt;p>&lt;5% Anionic Surfactants, Non-Ionic Surfactants, Perfumes, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool</p>

If you've not got much storage space for cleaning products, it's best to avoid products that come in huge bottles. Also, we suggest trying a product before purchasing a huge bottle in case it's not for you. The majority of wooden floor cleaners on our list are 500ml to one litre. First of all you'll need to free your floors from debris and dust by using a vacuum or broom. Then, add some diluted Osmo Wash & Care Floor Cleaner to your spray mop bottle and using a damp microfibre head on the mop, spread the product around the surface evenly. Afterwards, go around the room to wipe any parts that aren't yet dry. A ‘concentrated hard-surface all-purpose cleaner’, Sal Suds by Dr Bronner are a great option if you have a combination of wooden and tiled floors and want a one-product-fits-all cleaner. Reviewers were impressed by its effectiveness – specifically its ability to lift dirt out of real wood floors in high traffic areas – as well as its mildness, with sensitive users remarking that it didn’t sting their skin or eyes while using it. As well as cleaning, buffing and adding a protective layer to wood, ceramic tile, marble, slate and linoleum floors, this clever cleaner fills small surface scratches on well-loved areas of flooring.Available in both a one litre spray and a four litre pourable cleaner, Bona Wood Floor Cleaner can be used for both small touch-ups and all-over jobs. It's a spray bottle so is great for targeting areas, too. It's also pH neutral, streak free, and a non-dulling formulation.

This wood floor cleaner is just as good at the rest in terms of giving a good shine, however the thing that gives it an edge is that it's safe to use around babies and pets because it's made from plant-based surfactants and is free from synthetic dyes, fragrances and preservatives. However, we should note that it won't do anything in terms of rejuvenating old floors as it's just meant for cleaning. This is particularly important if mopping or scrubbing your wooden floors with a water mixture. That's why working in small sections is advised, as it means you can dry them with a clean cloth or dry mop afterwards. Why are some products not safe for use on wooden floors? lt;p>Causes serious eye irritation. Keep out of reach of children. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Rinse hands after use.</p> Another thing to consider is which products work best with the floor cleaning appliances you might already have. For example, a powder-based cleaner works well in conjunction with a vacuum cleaner, as these products can be laid over carpets and then vacuumed up. How often should I clean my floors and how much cleaner will I need?

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First of all, you need to ensure your floor is clean, recently mopped and dry. Then, pour a little solution directly onto your floor and begin mopping with a clean sponge mop. It's recommended that you work small areas at a time (around 4ft x 4ft).