Clean hardwood floors by vacuuming or dust mopping first, then using a slightly damp microfiber mop with a hardwood-safe cleaner, and drying any leftover moisture immediately. Avoid wet mops, steam mops, vinegar, bleach, ammonia, and abrasive tools. Hardwood floors should be cleaned with a dry-first, low-moisture method. That method removes grit, lifts light residue, and reduces avoidable finish damage. Wood is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs and releases...