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But, flooring experts are warning against this one cleaning hack thats gone viral.

However, a floor expert strongly debunks such claims, highlighting that cleaning with ice has no proven benefits.

Blue bucket and mop on kitchen floor

Blue bucket and mop on kitchen floor

Using warm water alone, without any cleaning agents may not be much more effective at eliminating bacteria either.

Besides not sanitizing your floors properly, mopping with ice can also damage your floors.

It can lead to warping, scratching or worse, cost you on expensive repairs or replacements.

Purple mop in bucket of water

Purple mop in bucket of water

In addition, avoid steam cleaners.

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