2007-06-27 05:20:13 · 6 answers · asked by W. T 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
After you've vacuumed it well (I recommend a shop vac with a pleated dust filter) let it sit for at least a hour to let remaining dust in the air settle, then just before you spread the sealer (polyurethane or whatever finish you are using) go over the surface with a "tack rag." These are pieces of soft cheesecloth soaked in a sticky varnish compound and you can get them at most paint stores and even auto parts places. Any remaining dust will stick to the tack rag and your final surface will be nice and clear.
I've sanded and refinished several floors and I DON'T recommend the Swiffers because if there are any small rough spots in the wood they will pull fuzzy fibers off the Swiffer cloth that will stick to wood and get caught in the finish (I found this out the hard way!)
2007-06-27 05:37:19 · answer #1 · answered by c_kayak_fun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the sander picks up most of the dust particles , but I would use a bit of vinegar in a pail of water and a damp cloth to pick up the rest of it .
2007-06-27 12:32:53 · answer #2 · answered by bornfree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband has done wood floors for about 10 years, he says to just vacuum with the hose of the vacuum.
2007-06-27 12:30:17 · answer #3 · answered by Mallissa G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vacuum it up and use the crevice tool or brush to get along in the spaces where the boards join. Otherwise when you stain it/poly it you will get fine particles of dust.
2007-06-27 12:31:18 · answer #4 · answered by justme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your asking for clean up tips, a good vacuum with a lightly damp mop to get up the rest.
2007-06-27 12:29:56 · answer #5 · answered by krennao 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just get a pack of swiffers and go along the floors with them. It is fairly easy.
2007-06-27 12:29:12 · answer #6 · answered by cubsmtdew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋