It isn't actually mine, which is the problem -- I'm renting and I don't want to cause any problems. Should I use cleaner? Just plain water? Liquid soap? Liquid dish detergent?
It is a really old building, so I suspect the wood is quite old as well -- it's definitely not the "wood flooring" that people use nowadays. Not that there's anything wrong with that, I just think that this wood is quite old.
2007-03-21 03:05:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Most wood floors only need to be swept and cleaned with plain water. Do not soak. Use a sponge mop and wring it out before using. Since this is a rental, I would be very concerned about using something other than water. You may want to consult with your landlord before using anything else.
2007-03-21 03:30:46 · answer #1 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a wood floor which is over 2 hundred years old. I brush it every other day then bout once a week wash it with liquid floor cleaner about 1 cup to 3 litres hot water. Don't soak with water, keep mop pretty dry. That should keep it clean. If it is varnished don't use bleach or scrub it.
2007-03-21 10:13:30 · answer #2 · answered by mrs tog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told by a professional in the business, never use anything other than a mild, vinegar/water solution to clean your wood floors.
2007-03-21 11:25:31 · answer #3 · answered by lynne f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How is the finish on the floor? If it's OK then damp mopping is fine. After it dries you may want to use a clean dry wax applicator or soft rags on your feet to buff it up since, as you say, it is older. Good luck!
2007-03-21 10:12:19 · answer #4 · answered by em 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO MR.CLEAN! I had a horrible experience washing my hardwood floors in my 100 year old home! It basically bleached them! Use any thing "syrupie" such as murphy's oil soap. Good luck!
2007-03-21 10:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by amandalynnesmith19 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is soap out there that you can put in your mop bucket to mop your hardwood floor. look at pledge
2007-03-21 12:37:33 · answer #6 · answered by ozshaha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Murphy's oil soap.
2007-03-21 10:26:50 · answer #7 · answered by sic-n-tired 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 cup of white vinegar to a gallon of cold water, wring out the mop REALLY REALLY WELL, you do not want a "WET" mop, you want it "DAMP"
2007-03-21 10:53:40 · answer #8 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋