Cleaning hardwood floors?

Question

Just had a bunch of construction done in my home and the hardwoods are filthy, filthy. What's a good, safe way to clean them?

Answer 1

Sweep or vacuum them up and then clean them with one cup of vinegar to a gallon of warm water. Use a -slightly- damp mop.

Do not use Orange Glo. It might make it impossible to buff and recoat your hardwood floors in the future. Your only option then would be a complete sand and recoat.^

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Answer 2

Steam mopm (SHARK)

Answer 3

I would use orange glo. It's great, and my construction crew uses it when cleaning up after themselves on a job site! No complaints to day!

Answer 4

I'm not quite sure but heres a similar question with a few answers that might help you out.

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Answer 5

Hi, It is important to regularly remove dirt and debris from your wood floors as it can wear the finish. I usually vacuum with a hard floor brush. If I don't feel like pulling out the vacuum I use a broom or swifter.

I damp mop only when it looks like it needs it with only a slightly damp mop rinsing the mop regularly. I just use warm water as we like going barefoot and I like natural products. Once in a while I use a 1/4 cup vinegar to 1 gallon water. I attach a towel to my swifter and quickly dry mop it if it is cold out and it is not drying quickly. Do not use ammonia based or oil based soaps as they dull the finish of your floor.

It is also good to use preventative maintenance such as felt pads on your furniture. Area rugs should be placed in high traffic area and at entrances to help trap dirt. An area rug placed by your sink helps with water being splashed. Any spills should be wiped up right away. Hope this helps.

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