Do you notice any hardwood floor water damage in your home? Hardwood of any kind can be negatively impacted by water. This can happen very quickly, so it’s important to take action as soon as possible. Because the wood soaks up the water almost immediately, it can be very time consuming to remove the water. Using a homemade hardwood floor cleaner afterwards will assure the floor can be cleaned gently and effectively. If you let the water sit or you don’t remove it all, or don’t thoroughly clean the floor, major damage could occur.