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Your first line of defense in maintaining hardwood floors? Wiping up spills as soon as they happen. For oil and grease stains, apply mineral spirits or TSP (tri-sodium phosphate) on urethane-treated floors, and either TSP or high-content lye soap on floors with a penetrating finish. For specific advice on treating spills of all kinds, don't miss RX for Hardwood Floors.
Your first line of defense in maintaining hardwood floors? Wiping up spills as soon as they happen. For oil and grease stains, apply mineral spirits or TSP (tri-sodium phosphate) on urethane-treated floors, and either TSP or high-content lye soap on floors with a penetrating finish. For specific advice on treating spills of all kinds, don't miss RX for Hardwood Floors.

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