Hardwood floors are beautiful. But, they are often mistaken as low maintenance. Hardwood floors can collect dust, dirt and pet hair as fast as carpet can. It can be a challenge to clean this type of flooring if you don’t have the right cleaning tools.

Sweeping a hardwood surface can be a daunting task. Sweeping is difficult for seniors and others with back problems that don’t like bending over to collect dirt in a dustpan several times a day. Also, many times sweeping just moves dirt from spot to spot instead of fully removing it from the floor.

There are vacuums, including the Rainbow Vacuum, with settings that are created just for low surfaces, such as hardwood floors. These vacuums allow for easy cleaning on tile and hardwood. They work faster than a broom and pick up much more debris.

One of the easiest ways to clean a room with hardwood flooring is to sweep under any cabinets that a vacuum cannot reach under well. Then, vacuum the area. This will keep dirt, dust and allergens out of these rooms and keep the house looking and smelling fresh.