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This wood floor cleaner is just as good at the rest in terms of giving a good shine, however the thing that gives it an edge is that it's safe to use around babies and pets because it's made from plant-based surfactants and is free from synthetic dyes, fragrances and preservatives. However, we should note that it won't do anything in terms of rejuvenating old floors as it's just meant for cleaning. After testing Better Life’s Naturally Dirt-Destroying Floor Cleaner, we loved that it's effective at cleaning hardwood floors, easy to use, and eco-friendly thanks to the plant-derived cleaning agents like corn, coconut, and palm oil. Grapefruit and peppermint essential oils, among others, give it a citrusy-mint smell that reminded us of a day at the spa. However, a peek at the ingredient list did confirm that there are synthetic preservatives included, too, as a heads-up. These types of floors are harder to maintain and therefore need the most care. Lacquered or varnished wooden floors Harsh chemicals and even fragrances have the power to wear down the finish of your wood floor's natural shine and value. This all-purpose cleaner from Flash is the best floor cleaner for those trying to get a lot done with a single product. Suitable for hard floors as well as bathroom and kitchen surfaces, its PH-neutral formula means it’s safe for use on delicate materials such as marble, ceramic, stone and certain wood flooring. Despite this, it’s still strong enough to cut through everyday grease and grime, including makeup spills and muddy shoes. When used in its diluted form it doesn’t need to be rinsed off either, which is a handy time-saver.

Newly finished hardwood floors are beautiful. So beautiful that a recent National Association of Realtors survey found that wood floor refinishing received a high "Joy Score" from homeowners, who reported happiness and satisfaction after an upgrade. Sixty-four percent of those polled said they enjoy being home more now that their floors are finished. Cordless cleaners give you the freedom to move from room to room effortlessly, but usually at the expense of capacity and run time. This beefy wood floor cleaner from Bissell offers the best of both worlds, with a large 0.8-litre capacity and around 30 minutes of cleaning time. It’s ideal for medium-sized households that need an extra thorough clean. If it's also a wet cleaner, then testers analyse how well it lifts a variety of set-in and fresh stains, including wine, tea and mud. They assess whether it dries as it goes, too. Finally, if it cleans carpets, then they also test this feature, again using common household stains. Out of 16 different mops we tested, we loved that it had a thoughtful design made specifically for—you guessed it!— hardwood floors, and the fact that it comes with the very same Bona solution we raved about above, and named best eco-friendly hardwood floor cleaner.

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Key specs – Capacity: 0.8 litres; Runtime: 25-30 minutes; Charge time: 4 hours; Weight: 5.6kg; Dimensions (WDH): Not specified

If you like to keep your cleaning routine as streamlined as possible, then a spray mop will be an ideal tool for you. It's just what it sounds like: a practical mop with a built-in spray mechanism that allows you to apply solution or water while you're mopping, with the press of a button or squeeze of a nozzle. Now, in general, spray mops are designed to work across most residential hard and finished floors, but for hardwood in particular, we like the Bona Hardwood Floor Premium Spray Mop. First things first, it’s best to make sure you know the type of wood you will be cleaning and whether that wood is natural or sealed, oiled or waxed in any way. Once you know this, you can choose from a range of sprays, balms, waxes, creams and pastes to get the very best results for your wooden furniture. Wood balms, like our Bald’s Original Furniture Balm help to clean, restore and refurnish different types of wood and can be used on both furniture and flooring. A ‘concentrated hard-surface all-purpose cleaner’, Sal Suds by Dr Bronner are a great option if you have a combination of wooden and tiled floors and want a one-product-fits-all cleaner.READ NEXT: Our roundup of mops that will keep your floor spotless The best floor cleaner to buy in 2023 1. Flash Mandarin and Cedarwood All Purpose Cleaner: Best multisurface floor cleaner