One of the big benefits of having hardwood flooring is how easy it is to clean compared to carpet. If you've got a busy household with small children and pets, spills are inevitable and thankfully it can be wiped away quickly with the help of a mop.
But a professional cleaner has claimed many of us make the same mistake when it comes to cleaning the floor, and it could actually be making your floor dirtier.
TikTok account TheBigCleanCo has racked up millions of views sharing videos of cleaning tips and tricks to tackle every room in the house.
In a recent video, she says many of us mop the floor side to side, which she says acts to push dirt into the grains of the wood and into the joins which builds up over time.
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