Can you mop hardwood floor?

Hi there, I've a hardwood floor in my living room. I'm just wondering if I can mop it or should I take a different approach to cleaning it? Thanks!

Asked by Everson on 7th Dec 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"yes but do not steam clean as it may raise it or effect any joints/ paint work"
Answered on 17th Nov 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"Yes you can mop hardwood floor but don't use too much water."
Answered on 23rd Jan 2023 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"You sure can, a light damp mob or flash mop would do."
Answered on 7th Dec 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"Yes you can. But be careful ,not to much water and to dry quickly."
Answered on 7th Dec 2022 - Member since Jun 2021 - report
"You can mop hardwood but you dont want to be soaking it with lots of water"
Answered on 8th Dec 2022 - Member since May 2022 - report
"I would recommend getting the spray mop as wood is porous so you don’t want to over do it with the water to the extent where the floor start to bubble and flake off"
Answered on 7th Dec 2022 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"It can be mopped but get as much water as possible out of it first"
Answered on 7th Dec 2022 - Member since Jan 2019 - report
"Yes you sure can use a mop on hardwood floor just don't flood the floor."
Answered on 7th Dec 2022 - Member since Jul 2021 - report
"Yes u can I mean u can with line a spray polish cleaner then u can use the mop or a dry cloth"
Answered on 25th Oct 2023 - Member since Oct 2023 - report
"depends if its sealed or not. if it's sealed then a damp mop is fine. if it's not then it could get into the wood"
Answered on 24th May 2023 - Member since May 2023 - report
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