I have old hardwood floor and after I clean them, they still look dirty, how can I go about cleaning them and making them healthy enough for two small children.
2006-10-29 14:38:00 · 8 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
That dirt may well be just the patina of the floor. As wood ages it takes on a different look from new - the wood becomes more ruddy and the shine is a bit fuzzier. Dark spots appear in various crevices, etc. Antique collectors and lovers of old homes find this to be quite attractive. The only way to get ride of it is to strip. Don't do that...old floors are beautiful!! If you are using a wood cleaner that contains silicone (like Pledge) your floors will look dull. The more silicone that is added, the duller they will look. Forget about that. Clean them well with a fresh mop and plenty of warm soapy water. Scrub them GOOD! The water will be grey and need to be changed often. After they dry, get another clean mop and a heavy dose of wood oil (a good brand with no added color or citrus) and apply this to the floors with your mop. Buff to a high shine. They will look great. Think about sweeping and polishing wood floors, not mopping them with a harsh liquid.
Good luck!!
2006-10-29 14:47:18 · answer #1 · answered by texascrazyhorse 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a housekeeper and I find that my coustomers like Murphys Oil or the Pledge for hardwood floor cleaner . Both leave a great shine too
2006-10-29 14:45:14 · answer #2 · answered by greatestmomntheworld 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When we had our hardwood floors installed, I was told never to use Murphy's Oil. It ends up having a build-up like wax. They told me to use vinegar and water but never to let the water pool on the floor. Some people say no water on hardwood floors, but I have had no problems and they always look great.
2006-10-29 14:48:37 · answer #3 · answered by goldielocks123 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Use Murphy's wood soap to clean them with then future wax after, great shine and stay cleaner and easier to keep after that. I have hard wood floors all through my house its a lot of work at first but well worth it.
2006-10-29 14:43:56 · answer #4 · answered by ret w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash them with oil soap and them rise them. If the rise water comes up clear the floors are clean. They may need to be sanded and refinished. That's a BIG job.
2006-10-29 14:43:02 · answer #5 · answered by whataboutme 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried Old English furniture oil? Use sparingly as it has a tendency to make the floor slick if you use too much.
2006-10-29 15:04:38 · answer #6 · answered by Sadgurl80 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your best bet is too use Windex Glass cleaner mixed with water if they no longer have shine you need to have them sanded and put on a coat of poly urethane
2006-10-29 14:47:28 · answer #7 · answered by tristy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the cleaners.
2006-10-29 14:45:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋