Before you grab a bucket of water and a mop, it's best to find out how your hardwood floor is sealed—if at all. Why? The finish, not the wood type, determines how you clean and care for the floor.

Are home remedies worth trying when store-bought cleaners aren’t getting the job done? Local experts weigh in on reviving your flooring. Q: How do I get cat urine stains out of a hardwood floor? I ...

Water stains on wood can be light or dark. Light stains can be more easily removed with household products, but dark stains require some sanding.

Ralph asks: We have some beautiful oak flooring beneath the old carpet in our house, but there are a few stains. Is there a way to remove those without sanding the whole floor? Danny Lipford: ...

The key is to use something strong enough to remove the stain, but not something so strong that it will damage the wood beneath. Like any surface, a wood floor can get stained and dirty, but you have ...

Follow our easy steps on how to clean hardwood floors. Transform your floors from dull and grimy to gleaming, gorgeous and clean! First Things First—Determine the Finish Before you grab a bucket of ...