help with real hard wood flooring?

Question

i have real hard wood flooring and was told at the hard ware store to use murphy's oil soap to clean it...well now there is a film on the floor that won't come off....any suggestions for cleaning?

Answer 1

Your floors were coated with shellac. Water whitens shellac. Go over the floor with mineral spirits, that'll remove the cloudyness.

Answer 2

I would use a dewaxer. these tend to take your cleaning products off and are able to start fresh. then I would use a almond oil or even something as simple as zeps hardwood/laminate cleaner. this will give you a streak free shine and no build ups. I know there is a product from the company that does Oxi clean. I cant remember thename of it though., but I know it works.

Remember do not let a water type solution sit on your floor, this will cause it to soak into the cracks that may not have a good coating of sealer on it and cause warping thus leading to a void in your warenty.

Answer 3

I have had hardwood floors in my home for years we have had them refinished and restained to the color of our preference. The up keep I do is to use a mild solution of vinegar and water. Do Not saok the floor it will raise the grain in the wood. Once a year I use mineral spirits and an old rag like a baby diaper and do it on my hands and knees, using circular motion and small areas at a time. Then follow up with a paste wax. My floors look now as the day we had them done. Hope this helps you. Denise

Answer 4

That's weird I have also used Murphy's Oil Soap and didn't notice anything. At the moment I use Pine - Sol which works great it gives a great shine and really deodorizes the whole house.

Answer 5

i used a product called rejuvenate, from home depot
it made my tired scratched and dull wood floors just like new,
1 hr between coats, but it is a bummer you can't replace furniture for a day
the rejuvenate cleaner is awesome for touch ups when a plant leaks water.
i rejuvenate floor every 2-3 years

Answer 6

Is it a Ghosty White? If so Let it dry for a while and it should clear up. Other than that I would say to use a mild cleaner if they are new and have a clearcoat finish on them.

Answer 7

use vinegar and water. makes it very shiny and of course doesn't leave any type of film. To get the murphys stuff off use a stronger concentration of vin/h2o and let it sit for a while

Answer 8

minwax hardwood floor cleaner. I sell a ton of it, and i have never had a complaint, lots of repeat sales, etc. great product.

Answer 9

do a google search for "Queen of Clean" or visit www.flylady.com and email her this question.

Answer 10

Try sanding it.