7 Best Wood Floor Cleaners to Get Them Sparkling Again

Bona has some the best wood floor cleaners on the market. And it’s a well-regarded brand for a reason. The cleaners work great, but they’re also gentle. Not only will the concentrate clean your floors, but it also protects from discoloration and damage. Plus, it’s safe for any and all unwaxed, unoiled, sealed wood floors. And because it’s made with plant-derived ingredients and is Safer-Choice Certified, its also safer for people and pets. This system comes with a spray mop complete with a microfiber head that makes quick work of cleaning floors. 

When you don’t have the time to clean the whole living room floor but want to get rid of some grime, build-up, or dirt, this Murphy Oil spray will come in handy. Murphy Oil cleaners use orange oil and vegetable oil to gently lift stains from hardwood floors. And because of its citrus scent, it’ll make the house smell great, too. The spray is dye-free and 99% naturally derived.

Hardwood floor cleaning concentrates are a great option for those planning to clean their floors frequently. Because you dilute the cleaner to use it, the bottle will last for a long time. This can save you lots of money in the long run. This natural solution from Aunt Fannie features a bright lemon essential oil, and has even been tested by dermatologists and deemed hypoallergenic. It’s safe for all types of hard floors in addition to wood, so you can even use it on the bathroom tile.

For those deep spring cleaning sessions, you want your hardwood floors to sparkle and shine. That’s where this duo comes in. The citrus cleaner won’t leave any residue, either. So as soon as you’re finished mopping, you can quickly and easily finish the job using the polish. It’s a great option for high-trafficked floors, as it will fill in scratches and also leave behind a protective layer to prevent future damage. It’s safe to use on both finished hardwood and engineered hardwood.

Another popular brand for all types of cleaners is Method, and one of the reasons why is because of its large range of beautiful scents. Tired of the same old wood floor cleaner citrus scent? This squirt and mop wood cleaner is a fabulous option. This cleaner features a rich, nutty, and sweet almond fragrance. The 25-ounce bottle has a pull cap at the top so users can easily apply it directly to the floor and use a microfiber spray mop or a regular mop to clean it right up, no rinsing required.

If you have pets, you know that random accidents are a fair trade-off for a lifetime of snuggles—but sometimes, those odors can linger. This spot cleaner is perfect to eliminate those tough pet messes. It uses a bio-enzymatic formula to protect sealed wood floors and other hard floors. And it’ll remove deep-set stains and odors, all while it deodorizes and deep cleans.

This Better Life liquid cleaner smells like citrus mint and is great for those who have multiple hard floors they want to clean. It’ll work on sealed hardwood, tile, marble, laminate, and more. It’s also free of synthetic fragrance, dyes, chlorine, bleach, or added alcohols. Instead, it features plant-derived ingredients to make the cleaner both gentle and effective.