If your hardwood floors are clean as a whistle but are lacking that as-seen-on-TV sheen, there’s a simple trick to get them glossy again.
Steep three to six bags of black tea in a quart of boiling water. Be sure to use only black tea — no substitutions will work, as it’s the tannins in the black tea that’s helpful in creating the shine and enhancing the natural wood grain.
Wait until the solution has cooled, and discard the tea bags.
Dip a clean, soft rag into the solution and wring it out. The rag should be damp, not soaking.
Wipe the solution over the floor, working a section at a time. As you go, wipe the tea from the floor with a soft dry rag. Your floor will be left with a clean sheen.