When I mop the floor it always leaves water spots. I use vinegar (1 cup) and water (1 gal.) to mop with. Can anyone tell me how to mop these floors? By the way, they are Brazilian Red Wood floors.
2007-06-30 01:56:41 · 6 answers · asked by Jennifer G 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
The best bet is not to use anything. I would dry mop them, do a spot check for spots. If you insist on using something, then use a very light damp mop. Using water.
Most floor manufactures suggest not to use any type of liquid on wood floors.
2007-06-30 02:00:10 · answer #1 · answered by krennao 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Vinegar and water is the right thing to use, but it sounds like your mop is too wet. Put the vinegar and water in a spray bottle, spray a small area, and use a damp mop. Continue cleaning small areas until the floor is clean.
2007-06-30 09:01:25 · answer #2 · answered by GracieM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I had wood floors I used end dust, sprayed it on the dust mop, and the floors looked great. Never spotted. Don't use water and vinegar, save that for vinyl floors.
2007-06-30 09:02:34 · answer #3 · answered by jj 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should not be using vinegar or water on hardwood. You should be using hardwood floor polish and a flat micro fibre mop.
2007-07-03 16:25:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably best to run over floor with a dry mop (chamois) after washing, will take away water spots.
2007-06-30 09:02:24 · answer #5 · answered by gaz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't agree with using vinegar on wood. It tends to dull the wood, which in turn will make it lose it's luster. I use only Murphy's oil soap and water to mop my hardwood. Cleans beautifully, smells wonderful, and leaves a great shine. It treats the wood as well as cleans! Just one mom's opinion! :)
2007-06-30 09:25:45 · answer #6 · answered by jennifer k 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋