Hardwood floors are made to take a beating and look better with age. Go a week without cleaning them, though, and spills, crumbs, dirty shoes, and pet hair will start to take a toll. In high-traffic ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Using a special soap for wood floors is recommended. For lacquered floors, it’s best to mop only with a damp cloth. Note: ...

Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and more for almost two decades. She currently writes for CNET's Smart Home Section, MTVNews' tech section and for Live Science's reference ...