Me and my fiance have just bought a house. Its recently been modernised so theres not much we need to change apart from the colours of the walls! We have oak flooring all the way through our downstairs. Before we move in I would like to know the best way to clean it, the less hassle the better!!! Any ideas?!
2006-09-05 03:30:41 · 10 answers · asked by **Holly** 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Do NOT put water on your oak floor! Bruce hardwood floor cleaner, and the cleaner/polish, is your best bet. you probably just need the cleaner/polish. You won't need straight cleaner for several years.
The point of getting an oak floor is so you don't have to wash it, okay? Just dust mop it, and put down a little wax now and then.
2006-09-05 03:46:33 · answer #1 · answered by steamroller98439 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best low hassle way to care for hard woods is to use a swiffer mop and Orange Oil spray by pledge. Just lightly spray the floor and mop it and give it a while to set in. Too much water on hard wood will warp it and start to stain it from mold and rot within the planks.The best way to thoroughly clean it its with a damp mop and murphy's oil soap. IT is a soap specifically made for wodds as any kind of regular soap with the usual detergents in it will be too harsh or will leave a dull residue that depletes the shine of the floor. Congrats on the new house!!!
2006-09-05 11:43:10 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pledge soapy wood cleaner - I use it on my waxed oak floors & my varnished Ash floor - as long as the floor has been sealed you'll be fine. A quick mop every week or so (depending on how good you are at doing the housework) and you have a gorgeous floor.
If the wood hasn't been sealed then sand it down and seal it before you do anything else.
2006-09-05 16:56:17 · answer #3 · answered by Steel Lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
personally don't use anythig oil pased. the best - been using for 38 years -- viengar & water! it works great!! in-between i have a dust mop and some of the old fashioned yellow dust rags sewn together to mop it -- wow - super!
every other month - the bruce harwood floor spray works like a charm but when ti's empty and spot cleaning and whenever you're in the mood -- vineager and waters!
2006-09-05 16:28:44 · answer #4 · answered by Marysia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
orange oil, keeps it looking gleeming and smells lush. Although you may need some slipper socks or something as it is slippery
2006-09-05 10:37:48 · answer #5 · answered by arly barly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i ALSO HAD OAK FLOORS, AND I JUST USE WARN WATER AND A CEDAR MOP.IF IT GET TO DIRTY I WILL USE A LITTLE OF MURPHY'S OIL IN THE WATER. also MAKE SURE YOU DON'T LEAVE ALOT OF WATER ON IT.
2006-09-05 12:24:43 · answer #6 · answered by marilyn b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's called liquid gold it's cleans any thing wood
2006-09-05 10:36:33 · answer #7 · answered by bill j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
soap water and elbow grease ! dry as you go! that simple
2006-09-05 10:37:47 · answer #8 · answered by lester barnes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mineral oil
2006-09-05 10:31:26 · answer #9 · answered by Jamie A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hire a mechanical buffer....................they are brill
2006-09-05 10:33:09 · answer #10 · answered by fossil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋