Mopping floors seems straightforward until you notice streaks, missed spots or, worse, damage to your flooring. The truth is, effective mopping requires more than just pushing a wet mop around.

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Key Points Keep dirt out with a no-shoes rule, doormats, and area rugs in high-traffic spots.Clean spills quickly, use the right pH-neutral cleaners, and avoid steam mops on hardwood.Stick to a short ...

Tile is one of the most durable and easy-to-clean flooring types, which is why it’s such a popular choice for highly trafficked rooms in the home like the kitchen, bathroom and entryway. But tile ...

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Marble floors can make a statement in your home, but this natural stone requires high-end care. Here's how to clean marble floors and preserve their classic good looks. Our editors and experts ...

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It’s time to clean your garage floor. With all the traffic that goes through there, there’s bound to be dirt, debris, dead bugs and more grime on the floors and tucked in the crevices. Dirt and debris ...