Show FIRST AID to the e AILING HOUSE by Roger C. C Whitman Care of Floors Question A few months ago I 1 had all the floors sanded filled and varnished I 1 would like to wash them but have been advised not to use water as it discolors floors Please advise Answer The manufacturers of hardwood flooring do not as a arule arule rule approve of using water on such flooring As your floors have been so recently varnished it should be fairly easy to clean them with some of the special cleaning preparations intended for this purpose Or you can clean them by wiping with cloths damp with turpentine Consult your hardware re dealer First take up the loose dust in the usual way |