The Master Homeowner’s Cleaning Challenge: Do You Know the Secret Rules of Housekeeping?

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What is the absolute golden rule when mopping real oak or maple hardwood floors?

What is the absolute golden rule when mopping real oak or maple hardwood floors?

Explanation

Water is hardwood's natural enemy. Standing pools of moisture seep into the joints between boards, causing the wood fibers to expand, cup, warp, and eventually split, ruining costly floors.