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These cleaners will leave your floors looking pristine without damaging them.
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For more information on how we tested hardwood floor cleaners in our lab, check outour testing processbelow.
During testing, soda and dirt were easily removed, while the tomato paste took a bit more scrubbing.
Even though the tomato paste mess required a bit of elbow grease, the stain came out completely.
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We also appreciated that this cleaner didnt leave any residue or streaks.
In addition to the effectiveness and ease of use of this product, the price point was reasonable.
While its half the price of other cleaners we tested, we found it performed even better.
The Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner Spray has two different spray settings: mist and direct.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
to get to use concentrated hardwood floor cleaner, youll need to dilute it by adding water.
It only has one setting for spraying, which is a mist.
If your house hasdifferent types of flooring, the multi-purposeQuick Shine Multi Surface Floor Cleaneris our top pick.
We also liked this cleaners fresh clean scent, which smelled faintly of citrus.
It was noticeable and pleasant, but not too strong or overwhelming.
While theBona Hardwood Floor Cleaner Sprayhas three different spray prefs, this one has only one spray setting.
It provides a nice mist, but it may not be suitable for someone who prefers versatility.
This hardwood floor cleaner required some elbow grease on hard stains during testing.
We found that the process of diluting theLysol Multi-Surface Cleanerwas simple.
This hardwood floor cleaner has a citrus smell that we found to be very pleasant without being overwhelming.
It lingered in the air and left a clean smell after cleaning, but it was quite subtle.
It also doesnt just mask your mess with a smell, it deodorizes so that the smell disappears.
It can be used on hard, non-porous surfaces, including tile.
We also liked that it is environmentally friendly and has three different spray options.
Others We Tested
Mr. Clean Finished Floor Cleaner
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It removed various stains including tomato paste and left the hardwood floors dry within two minutes of utility.
It efficiently removed stains, including tomato paste, with minimal effort.
We liked that it had a faint citrus scent, which was pleasant but not too strong.
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Like theQuick Shine Multi Surface Floor Cleaner, this cleaner only has one spray setting to dispense the formula.
Becky Rapinchuk, founder of Clean Mama, specifically cautions against certain chemicals.
Concentration
Floor cleaners come, for the most part, in one of two types.
The Quick Shine Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner comes out of the sprayer in a fine mist.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
There are complete cleaners that can be applied to the floor straight from the bottle.
Plus, you’re free to adjust the strength for dirtier jobs.
Sealed hardwood floors can withstand the heat and moisture from a steam cleaner, Shaunfield says.
Can wood floor cleaners be used on other flooring types?
Who We Are
Andrea Wurzburgeris a writer for Better Homes & Gardens.
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Next to all of the products on this list, you may have noticed ourBHG Recommends seal of approval.
In these cases, we use the same testing criteria we use to test the purchased products.
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Lyson Clean & Fresh Multi-Surface Cleaner is a concentrate, which means it must be diluted with water before use.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
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