Wooden floors will be spotless again if cleaned with 1 common item

For homeowners looking for a quick way to remove scuff marks from wooden floors, there might be a A simple tennis ball, more commonly used for playing catch with the dog or keeping children entertained, can actually help keep floors spotless.

Thanks to its thick felt covering, a tennis ball is particularly effective at lifting marks from solid wood flooring. They are inexpensive too, often costing as little as £1 each, making this an affordable method for .

Scuff marks, which are often the result of shoes being dragged across the surface, can prove stubborn with ordinary cleaning methods. Traditional mopping or floor products don't always do the trick, sometimes leaving behind unsightly streaks.

It is important to use a clean tennis ball, not one in poor condition. Simply rub it over the scuff mark, applying a bit of pressure, and it should lift the stain straight from the floor onto the ball's surface. This quick two-minute method is believed to be suitable for most hard flooring.

For those who would rather not get down on their hands and knees, there's an alternative. Cut a small cross in the ball and fit it onto the end of a broom handle. also offer helpful floor-cleaning tips on their website.

They recommended: "Lemon juice, warm water and a touch of olive oil is the perfect natural cleaning solution for cleaning wooden floors. By using a mop and a little bit of elbow grease you'll be able to get the majority of dirt off. For the stubborn pieces, you might need to grab a sponge and clean them a little more aggressively.

"The lemon juice will work to remove dirt and grease and the oil will leave a nice shine. Alternatively, you could also use vinegar instead of the lemon juice, and then to clean the tougher dirt, add a touch of baking soda to the mixture."

The experts added: "Before you consider grabbing your bucket and mop, swap it out for your trigger spray and cloth - far more suitable for this type of flooring. Due to the tough material, we love sprinkling baking soda on the floor and then scrubbing it with a vinegar cloth.

"Simply douse the cloth in white vinegar and get on those hands and knees. It's the quickest way to cut through all the dirt and grime and lift it. Simply wipe with a clean damp cloth afterwards and you'll have a sparkling clean floor."