Hi all! I did a search but was still left confused. We have engineered wood floors that have a “cashmere” finish, it’s matte and soft to the touch. We been using a Swiffer + reusable pad and the Swiffer wood cleaning solution. I hate it! It takes a LOT of scrubbing to actually clean, and it’s not easy to scrub with pressure using this mop. Plus the spray long since broke, and I’ve been using a separate spray bottle for the solution.

What is a better mop and solution I can use? Something easier to scrub with. I have a toddler and the food mess is daily.

I see conflicting advice online. Like that dish soap can be good, but then others say this will ruin the finish on wood and dry it out. This is engineered, I don’t have a way to add back the original manufacturer finish. Or with vinegar, people swear by it but also I see conflicting info that it could also ruin the finish/wood? What the heck should I be using?

TIA!

I was using a Swiffer (the one with the bottle and spray) and when I went to switch out the last empty bottle for a fresh one, it wouldn't spray. Turns out one of the two needles is just nowhere to be found? I don't hear it rattling around in there but the cap of the new bottle won't pierce. Anyway, I want something that will last way longer than the 3 years we sparingly used the Swiffer. Steam mops are out of the question from what I've read about engineered hardwood. Help?