Best product to clean hardwood floors?

Question

Recently I have had to keep two of my mostly outside dogs inside and they have used the bathroom on my hardwood floors. What product is best to clean this room. The floors have a glossy look to them so I think they are considered waxed or something. If people were wondering why I have had to keep them in the room while I am at work is b/c one was recently spayed on Thursday so she has to be confined for a week along with my other who started heartworm treatment last Wednesday had has to be totally confined and is allowed no excersise or excitment

Answer 1

I’m not sure what you’re trying to clean up.  

Are you trying to get rid of a urine smell? In that case, get an enzyme cleaner from a pet store. Just check the label to see which is safe for wood floors.

Did the urine soak into the floor? In that case, you can’t do anything less than replace the boards. Wood is porous, and will soak up liquids if it’s not 100% sealed.

Is there residue from solid waste? In that case as long as your floors are sealed (if you drop a little water on it, it beads up), you can clean them with a bit of dish soap and water sprayed on a soft cotton cloth or with a steam mop.

I doubt your floors are waxed. It’s more likely you have a high gloss finish on them.

Should you ever have to confine the doggies again, kennel them with puppy training papers underneath the cages to save yourself the trouble and your floors the damage.  

Answer 2

You could just use Murphy's wood oil soap- or vinegar and water if you want to be eco friendly- just wipe dry when you are finished.

Answer 3

Bona hardwood floor cleaner-(can buy at Home Depot or similar) and dogs can really scratch and destroy hardwood floors so be careful.  That is an expensive repair.  P.S. I work at a flooring store.