the problem we have is that the smell from the floors is horrible and absolutely overwhelming, to the point of actual vomiting. Does anyone know of anything that we could use/do (apart from moving home) to resolve this?
2007-01-29 01:02:14 · 9 answers · asked by lola 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
sorry to say but you will have to get down on your hands and knees for this one but it will help hopefully. you need to use water sparingly.
brew 5 teabags in 1 gallon for water, add 1/2 cup of cider vinegar. dip a soft cloth or sponge in the solution, wring it out and wipe down the floor. after wards buff with a soft dry cloth.
hope this helps
2007-02-01 06:08:01 · answer #1 · answered by g g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two things going on here and the smell is not necessarily related to the sanding. If you also have had Damp/Dry rot treatment ( by the previous occupier ) the smell from this (nice stuff like formaldihide can be used) can be coming up through the gaps in the floor. This will take some time to clear. Good indicator is if you are getting headaches etc - This would indicate powerful pesticides etc rather than general paint/varnish chemicals which are alot more H&S oriented (as used by General Public not specialist contractors). CHECK THIS OUT its very important.
I would do the following :- Get a sample of the floor checked for harmfull nasties - you don't want kids licking their fingers on that type of stuff. Scientific Analists do this (Like Asbestos Scientific Officers). 2nd once you know if its coming from under the floor get the gaps in boards and skirtings sealed - mastic joints or wood filler - It will save you a fortune in heating too. Use a flooring company.
If it turns out to be a stain/ floor sealant - ask the seller for a data sheet of what they used - if you get the product name you can get the data sheet from the web site - and if there is any risk to the product - take the b*stard to court.
Good Luck
Dave The Builder ( I Hate Cowboys!!!)
2007-01-29 04:01:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have knots falling out of the floorboards then the boards were never any good to start with. I worked on the rule of all knots should be able to be covererd with a 2 pence piece, there should be a maximum of two knots per square foot and none of them should have a black edge. This edge is bark and will ensure the knot falls out after a bit of shrinkage. to fill in the holes you could make up some wooden spikes and after driving them into the holes cut them off with a fine toothed saw. Or carefully mark out and cut out a square around the knothole but only half way through the board. fit inserts in these square holes with a good glue and after a couple of days for the glue to dry, plane the inserts down level with the floorboards. To make a really good job of this project, now get a quality carpet fitted over the floorboards. Or move house. enjoy doing the work and don't kneel on the odd screw lying around... they hurt like buggery. Until you get the job done, don't allow any old sailors with wooden legs to walk over it, you may get a sailor on a permanent basis.
2016-03-29 07:54:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it a good damp wash and spray on some polish. Meantime fix up an air freshner in the rooms and also open up the windows. If nothing works I would call in a specialist to find out exactly what is wrong. Didn't you smell the odour before you moved in??
2007-01-29 01:08:07 · answer #4 · answered by SYJ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, don't resand and reseal! That's crazy! It needs to air out yet. And it's probably too cold to get fresh air in there. But, your gonna have to do it. Try to close off the room your airing out. And, put a fan in the window blowing out to suck the smell out.
2007-01-29 01:11:36 · answer #5 · answered by Shari 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time, open windows, fans, ceiling fans on to move air. Do you know who refinished them. Call and see what they say or call a floor refinisher and tell them about your dilemma. Sorry, I think it just takes time and movement of fresh air. Change your furnace filter also.
2007-01-29 01:08:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probally the sealant used is giving off the smell...resand and reseal....best way to go
2007-01-29 01:08:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting an air purifier with a he-pa filter on it.
2007-01-29 01:12:52 · answer #8 · answered by froggi6106 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure its the wood and not something dead under the floorboards? Like a rat etc.
2007-01-29 01:08:46 · answer #9 · answered by rose 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋