I have wood floors and i was wondering what is the best way to clean them as well should i wax them?

Question

how often should i wax them if nesscary, i got a new home and i just want to the my best to make these wood floors last.

Answer 1

Wash the floor (standard mop, light soap) - don't use harsh detergents like bleach or ammonia. Just some very light dish soap and hot water.

Re-mop the floor with hot water only, to ensure all the soap and other "impurities" are recovered.

I advise using a rag or large sponge to do all the baseboard and corners after the mop job.

When you're ready - Use Murphy's oil soap in a solution of warm water for the final mop. Do this about once a month, and just use the warm soapy water every week or so in between Oil Soap mopping....

You don't want to use standard floor wax, because it is usually acrylic-based, and will build-up over your floor, causing stripping of the natural finish and light moisture barrier provided by the oil soap.

A standard dust mop will be fine on a weekly basis if you don't have liquid splatters or three year-olds running around with sippy cups.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Most wood floors can be kept clean by first sweeping or vacuuming with a floor nozzle to remove most of the surface dust and dirt, then damp mopping with clear water (dip a sponge in clear water, squeezing it out so that the mop is barely damp, almost dry). Use very little water and rinse your mop thoroughly after each use since excess water can dissolve protective coatings, alter the color of the wood and raise the grain to roughen the surface.

If your floors are not dirty enough to need mopping every week, then you should not do it, as it will wear the floors faster, not to mention waste your time. Simply sweeping is often all they need.

If need to restore the shine to your wood floor after you get it clean, try damp mopping it with 1/2 cup vinegar and 2 tablespoons furniture polish in a gallon of warm water. Vinegar is also useful for removing any soap residue or build-up, but should not be necessary every week.:)

Answer 4

I use to wax the floors once a month with paste wax and a polisher but these were old wooden floors .

If you have a new house it all depends on the planks that they used ,if it as a glossy finish you don't need to wax , just go over with a damp cloth and some vinegar , or you can also use Murphy's oil Soap.

Answer 5

I use a large dry mob often to keep them shiny and nice. I do not wax my wood floors because they have a protective finish and I was told that waxing could make them "cloudy". I do wipe up spots when necessary and about twice a year go over them with a Hoover Floormate. When we moved into our home the floors had been waxed and were always "streaky" until I cleaned them with the Hoover Floormate. Now they are easy care and beautiful once again.

Answer 6

Be careful what type you use. Laminate flooring is made from man-made materials and is solid (ie; no wood fibers); therefore the wax would just lay on top of the flooring creating a very slick surface. There are specifically made cleaning/waxing products for laminate flooring.

Answer 7

Do not Use WET mops
Do Not: Use ammonia
Do Not: Use dust cleaners
Do Not: Track dirt, clean immediately
Do Not: Use other floor cleaning products
Do Not: Wax a urethane finish- NEVER !

Bona makes a great spray cleaner and mop system that works well. Lightly spray on then wipe clean with the mop.

Answer 8

I've never waxed any floor I've ever had...whether it be linoleum, porcelain, tile or wood. The shine is nice, but can also promote falls!

First, narrow down what kind of floor you have. If its real wood, then you need to check to see if you have a water-based sealant or a poly sealant on it. Most people just use vinegar/water solution to clean the floors. If your floors are in desperate need of a good shine, then you can buff then down and apply a coat or two of poly.

Answer 9

Murphy's Oil Soap is great for cleaning wood floors. Bruce's Floor Cleaner is another great cleaner as well. You do not want to wax your floors & run the risk of falling or someone else falling.

Answer 10

For natural wood use mild vinegar and water on damp sponge mop. Works beautifully!