Unfinished, Oiled, or Waxed Wooden Floors Swiffer Wet Mops or cloths should not be used on unfinished, oiled, or waxed wooden floors. "The mops leave a sticky residue," Rapinchuk says.

"Swiffer dry cloths use electrostatic fibers that attract and hold onto dust, dirt and hair, while the wet cloths contain cleaning agents that break down and dissolve dirt and grime, leaving ...