How to remove bad smell from wooden floors
Bad smell clings to wooden floors just like on any other floor surface. If you have pets in the home, unpleasant pet odors can sometimes linger. Kitchen areas also accumulate odors from food and other substances, and a musty smell permeates bathroom areas if moisture is trapped in hardwood floors. Use various techniques to eliminate odorwithout damaging the surface of the wooden floor.
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You will need to:
- Baking soda
- Broom
- Cube
- White vinegar
- Mop
Steps to follow:
1
Sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda on hardwood floors and let the baking soda sit in place overnight.
2
Sweep the hardwood floor the next day to collect dust.
3
Mix 1 liter of water with 1 cup of white vinegar. Natural vinegar deodorizes and disinfects the wood.
4
Dip the mop into the solution, wring out the mop, and wipe the wooden floor. Follow the direction of the wood grain while scrubbing, and let the air dry the floor.
5
Please note that squeezing excess liquid out of the mop is crucial as hardwood is quickly damaged by excess moisture.
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