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.

These tips will help your hardwoods shine.

Mopping the floors in your home removes dirt, stains, and odor-causing bacteria. Using a clean mop each time will help reduce stale, sour odors. Adding essential oils, fresh herbs, scented vinegar, or ...

I’m pretty good about sweeping and vacuuming my hardwood floors, because if I don’t, it’s only a day or so before there are dog hair tumbleweeds all over the place. But when it comes to mopping, well, ...