Image zoom Clean hardwood floors about once a week.
While it depends on how often you like to freshen up your home in general, Lou Manfredini, an Ace Hardware helpful expert, says a general rule of thumb is to clean hardwood floors once a week. Of course, quick cleanup for spills is important as letting liquids sit on wood floors for too long can damage the planks, he says.
Another factor when determining how to clean hardwood floors? The foot traffic you have in your household from little kids to pets. The more foot traffic, the faster dirt, grime, and pet hair build up on your floors, says Mary Gagliardi, the Clorox in-house scientist and cleaning expert. Dirt and grime, especially, can make your hardwood floors look dull. If this is the case, deep clean hardwood floors every two to four weeks.