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    Thursday, April 21, 2011

    Why Water and Vinegar Don’t Work

    Water and vinegar is commonly perceived as a cheap, environmentally friendly option for those looking to keep their hardwood floors sparkling. While you might think you’re keeping both the planet and your wallet safe, you do so at the risk of dulling your floor.

    Moisture is a key element to the flooring process—both during installation and regular maintenance. Wood will generally shrink and contract when exposed to low humidity, creating cracks between planks. The opposite is also true: high humidity causes wood to expand. Spilled water or puddles results in wood swelling up and can cause it to become discolored. (This is why specially made cleaners are delivered in misting spray bottles.

    Vinegar is an acid—in reality, it won’t clean a messy floor, it will eat away at the finish. Remember, you’re not cleaning the floor itself, you’re working to clean the chemical finish. With its acidic properties, vinegar dulls the floor’s shine. Making matters worse is the water, especially when a mop is used. Traditional mops cause an excess of water, compounding both the effects of moisture and acid.

    Don’t rely on this old wives’ tale. Hardwood floor cleaners are made for a reason—keeping your floors looking great with no side effects.

    Posted by Sam.Cobb

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