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Why Most Floor Maintenance Advice is Wrong

June 17, 2025 | Clean smarter, Floor maintenance advice, Popular flooring myths

Floor care advice is everywhere. Walk down any store aisle, scroll through social media, or ask a neighbor, and chances are you’ll hear a tip about how to clean hardwood floors or the wonders of a vinegar floor cleaner. It sounds helpful — but in reality, a lot of these "tried and true" methods are quietly causing long-term damage to floors across countless homes.