Cleaning wood floors???

Question

I need something to clean my wood floors, my WHOLE house is wood floors besides the kitchen,dining room,and bathrooms.I have tried orange glo,pledge wood floor cleaner and polisher and murphy's oil soap,and nothing seems to really clean them,after it dries there is a build up on them and they are still dull and don't shine,although the orange glo kind of made them shine but it is sooo expensive now.Anyone have any ideas??

Answer 1

You have a build up of wax products.
Get Pine Sol, Mr. Clean with water. I would use liquid Spc N Span (years of experimenting - - this does not leave a residew). This will be on your hands & knees & scrub it (don't soak or have standing water on it). After dry, do a damp mop with white vinegar & water. Dry thoroughly this time. Do Murphy's Oil rubbed in (adds moisture to wood). Rub off any excess with towels. Now do a good wood waxing.

After that, find a janitorial supplier in your area. There is a spray to apply to their large dust mops (smaller than used on gym floors). Use this for daily or weekly use. Using products that are similar to Endust that wipes wood & not add more & more & more wax is what you will need at this point.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The new product I just used is called either "method" or "wood for good" I can't tell what the brand name is looking at the label:( but I think the brand name is "method" It's almond scented, much nicer than pine. Target sells it, most likely Walmart too. Cleaned all of the winter mud and pawprints from the hardwood floor easily, just a little squirt in a bucket of water. Most hardwood floor manufacturers recommend using nothing but tepid water and damp mopping. If your floor is just a little dusty you might try the plain tepid water route...and the scratches will eventually disappear with mopping as the fresh wood absorbs the water. Gives the floor character. If you mean an upright vaccum as a "regular vaccum" put the rollers on the bare wood or linoleum setting and see how that does. Use a damp rag to get under the tables and shelves, or at least around them. DONE!

Answer 4

Wood floor care

Never use water or water.based cleaners on wood floors. Over a period of time, warping and swelling will develop.

Varnished floors

Use cold tea to clean woodwork and varnished floors.


How To Clean Your Hardwood Floors

Here's How:
Sweep wood floors often with a soft, fine bristle broom.
Vacuum once or twice a week to remove dirt and sand. Use a soft brush attachment to minimize scratching.
Since water is one of a wood floors worst enemies, get rid of water right away! Remove wet spills ASAP with soft towels or a wet/dry vacuum, then dry thoroughly.
Use a very dry damp mop when mopping polyurethaned wood floors, since excess water can seep into seams and ruin a wood floor.



Cleaning hardwood floors
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Consider using carpet runners (with non-skid pads) over wood floors in high traffic areas.
Vacuum area rugs and runners often so dirt doesn't filter down through the weave and scratch the wood underneath.
If possible, do not wear heavy shoes or high heels on hardwood floors, as some heels can cause dents.
Never drag furniture or other objects across a wood floor. Instead, clean the floor thoroughly to remove dust and grit, then use "gliding" furniture pads underneath the piece to aid sliding it across the floor.
Install floor mats at each entrance so you don't track in dirt from the bottoms of shoes.
Be sure to follow manufacturer recommendations to treat flooring scratches and dents. If an area of the finish is damaged by water, it may be difficult to fix it.
Use furniture pads to place under table and chair legs and on the feet of dressers and armoires. They can be purchased at a local hardware store or home center.
Some floors may require periodic waxing and buffing. Get recommendations from the manufacturer for the specific procedures for your floor.
Tips:
Use area rugs in high traffic areas.
Always remove spills promptly. While small drips of water may not harm the floor, be sure not to let excess amounts of water sit on the floor.
Find out cleaning and care requirements for your specific floor from the manufacturer.


Good Luck !

Answer 5

We install and maintain hardwood floors.....and have them throughout our home. I prefer amonia & water, although my husband prefers to use white vinegar & water. Use a barely damp towel and wipe up the entire floor with the solution. This should take any residue off the floor. If the shine is still not what you's like to see perhaps call a professional for a screen & coat of your existing floor. This process means they screen the floor and put on another coat of finish!

Answer 6

This is what the guy who refinished my hardwood floors told me to do:
Keep them swept
When you must mop them, use 1 cup of white vinegar in 1 gallon of water. Use a foam mop head and squeeze out as much water as possible after each rinse.

I figure he knows more than me. So that is what we do at my house and the floors look great.

Answer 7

first i would get a couple gallon jugs of a cleaner called greased lighting and scrub the floors with the cleaner in as hot of water as you can stand and with a good scrub brush.after the floor drys then go over it with orange glo or murphy's(i prefer orange glo). good luck

Answer 8

Put black tea bags into a warm bucket of water and let it sit. Then use a mop to clean the floor. Make sure the mop is moist and not soaking wet.

You don't want to ruin the wood by using a soaking wet mop.

Answer 9

I heard that Murphy's oil soap is the best for wood floors.

Answer 10

We seem to put all kinds of "stuff" into our cleaning water, But we do not rinse. Try putting 1 cup white vinegar in pail of water and mop. You also might using a buffer.