P11.4 Deadweight Loss of Taxation. To many upscale homeowners, no other flooring offers the warmth, beauty, and value of wood. New technology in stains and finishes calls for regular cleaning that takes little more than sweeping and/or vacuuming, with occasional use of a professional wood floor cleaning product. Wood floors are also ecologically friendly because wood is both renewable and recyclable. Buyers looking for traditional oak, rustic pine, trendy mahogany, or bamboo can choose from a wide assortment.