Do Hardwood Floor cleaners and re-finishers really work?

Question

I have hardwood floors that are pretty scratched up. (we are the 2nd family in the house with kids) We don't want to have the floors professionaly refinished until the kids are a little older. I saw a commercial on TV for the orange glo refinishing polich. Does anyone know if that stuff really works, or...is there a good product out there?

Answer 1

Some do.
However, most DIY's DO NOT remove the old polish or wax.
This is critical for a satisfactory finish.
Polishing or waxing over old, and over accumulated dirt, is a disaster.

Strippers are best used before wax or polish.

Answer 2

A cleaner wouldn't fill a scratch regardless of what they claim unless it leaves a residue to cover it. I suggest sanding out the scratches, then putting a scratch proof clear coat epoxy over your hardwood so you'll never have this problem again. Good luck.

Answer 3

no no no..... these products , the one i know just what you are talking about orange glow have a poly in them and are not recommende for hard wood floors, it will look pretty good for a while but has to be done over and over and builds up layers and layers of poly.
find a recommended wood floor cleaner and sealer at any
good wood floor dealer/ installer

Answer 4

Murphy's Oil Soap is the best on wood floors and you can get it practically anywhere from the grocery store discount store like Wal-Mart. It smells really good and makes your wood floor shine. It doesn't cost that much either.

Of course cleaner won't fill in scratches, but a shiny clean scratched floor is better than a dirty one.

Answer 5

I use Murphy's Oil. Apply with an old towel or a throw away mop, give it time to absorb, wipe off excess. If still too oily, do the step below.

Regular maintenance: I then use a non wax furniture polish such as Endust sprayed onto portion of floor & dust mop it right away, go to next part of floor.