Wh does everyone say to use vinegar to clean your wood floors?? It is not good for your floor.?

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Cleaning methods used by consumers reduce the life of wood floors. In fact, many people clean their wood floors with water and vinegar. These elements prematurely alter the luster of the finish and cause the appearance of black stains on the planks because water can infiltrate planks and blacken the wood. Vinegar is an oxidant and alters the varnish. The only way to remedy these alterations is to sand the floor and varnish it again.
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Answer 2

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 Make Cleaning, Refinishing or Polishing Easier with Orange Glo. 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 !

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if you have varnished floors, the best way to clean them is with a mop, dampened with kerosene. This will remove any dirt and leave the floor with a nice sheen, and it won't harm the varnish. Vinegar is an acid, and could react with the varnish to break it down.

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I don't know, but my grandmother and great-grandmother used white vinegar to clean their floor for years with no problem, and I have been using it for the past four years before applying a thin coat of orange glow for hardwood floors and they shine like new, I never use a mop, always down on my hands and knees with a well rung out sponge and wiped dry with a old hand towel, I have had great results...also don't mix the water and vinegar strong, I use about 1/4 cup to a five gallon bucket of water...

Answer 5

Lies. You want to blacken the floor, use lime. That will strip the varnish and burn the wood. To neuralize the lime you need to neuralize with an acid.
Besides, you have varnish on the floors. If the varnish is in good condition, vinegar or water is not going to affect it.
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Answer 7

and what are you asking? Why I use vinegar and water on my hardwood floor?

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thank you for the answers, very much appreciated