Floors and rugs
4 guides in 2 sections
Tile, hardwood and carpet, cleaned in ways that keep the finish and the fiber. The guides also cover stains, pet accidents and the dark water marks that hardwood picks up.
Hard floors
How to clean hardwood floors without damaging the finishHow to clean hardwood floors with a damp mop, check the type of finish first, and avoid the soaking, steam and vinegar that can ruin the wood.
How to clean tile floors and grout, and when to seal the groutHow to clean ceramic and porcelain tile floors and the grout between them, how to test whether grout is sealed, and why acid is wrong for natural stone.
How to remove a black water stain from hardwoodHow to tell a surface water mark from a black stain in the wood, how to lift each safely, and when a black stain needs a professional sanding.
Carpet and rugs
How to clean carpet stains and pet urine without the lingering smellHow to blot and clean carpet stains, remove pet urine with an enzyme cleaner, avoid ammonia that brings the smell back, and dry the carpet properly.