what if I clean my wood floors with pledge?

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what if I clean my wood floors with pledge?

Answer 1

Don't do it. Not only will it make the floors slippery as an ice rink, it will cause a build-up on the finish. Then if you ever have the floors refinished, the refinisher will be cursing your name as he has to replace the sanding pad many times due to clogging.

The best way to clean a wood floor (and recommended by the guy who did my floors) is to use a vacuum cleaner with a hardwood floor attachment (about 6 inches wide with a short-bristled brush that contacts the floor, so it won't scratch the surface). This sucks all the dust and dirt out of the cracks.

Next, use a terry cloth, and a mild detergent and water to wash the floor (yes, on your hands and knees). Do an area that you can reach (like 3 feet square) at a time. Wring out the cloth in the soap solution and wipe down the area. Rinse out the cloth and wring it out well. Then use the cloth to pick up whatever remaining soap solution you can from the floor. Next, use a dry towel to dry the area you just washed. This prevents water spots or a dulling of the floor that can occur if you just let it air dry.

Do this every month or two. In between washings, use a dust mop (three foot wide fluffy cotton mop head at the end of a pole - you can get them at home improvement stores). Just move the mop head back and forth, always moving it in the same direction to pick up any surface dust or fuzz (a dust mop has a swivel at the head that allows you to do this). After you have gone over the entire floor, shake out enough of the stuff you picked up that you can take the dust mop outside to shake out properly. Sweep or vacuum up the remaining pile of fuzz and dirt. Unless you spilled something or tracked mud onto the floor, a quick dust mopping will make the floors look like you just washed them.

Answer 2

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 3

LOL! Unless you want some broken legs... I wouldn't do it! You're home would be like a ice skating rink! I use Murphy's oil soap. It works good. You can't use to much cleaner on wood floors or you'll be sailing through the house. :)

Answer 4

I too have done that and have had a daughter come running in and slide from the dining room into the living room and land on her hind end! Not a safe thing to do. Clean your floors, do not polish them.

Answer 5

You'll probably slip and fall. Try Bruce hardwood floor cleaner. The sell at Home Depot. Brings all wood floors back to life, not just Bruce.............

Answer 6

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Answer 7

yep - skating ring....lol
did that once, daughter came running in from school, hit the dining room floor in sock feet and went right on into the living room and almost out the balcony door......
always good if you need a few laughs

Answer 8

not a good idea , pledge isnt a cleaner its a polish and slippery on floors...

Answer 9

I am afraid you would find it very slippery and get a build up. I just use plain water, basically a slightly damp cloth or sponge mop.

Answer 10

It will be like an ice rink... I don't recommend it. Try a cup of white vinegar in a gallon of water...