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At one point housewives were admonished not to shake their dust mops outdoors lest that contribute to smog.—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026 Start by vacuuming the floors using the hardwood floor setting to remove dirt, dust, and debris, or use a soft dust mop.—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026 Instructions How to Deep Clean Hardwood Floors Vacuum or Dust the Floors
Begin by removing dust and dirt from your hardwood floors with a dust mop, microfiber cloth, broom, or vacuum.—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025 Even vacuuming or running a dust mop over the floor every few days as part of your morning routine helps the space feel fresh.—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025