{"id":1733095,"date":"2022-01-27T16:04:23","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T22:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1733095"},"modified":"2023-08-11T08:19:13","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T13:19:13","slug":"how-to-clean-salt-off-your-wood-and-laminate-floors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-clean-salt-off-your-wood-and-laminate-floors\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Salt Off Your Wood and Laminate Floors"},"content":{"rendered":"During the winter, rock salt is great for keeping the roads and sidewalks clear of ice and snow\u2014but not so great when tracked into the house.\r\n\r\nWhen the snow or icy water evaporates on your floors, it leaves behind streaky white stains. 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