how to clean unsealed wood floors?
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Comments (5)Keeping my wood and porcelain/stone floors have never been easier. This is one of those products that I don't ever want to be without again! You've probably seen it advertised on TV...Mint Automatic Cleaner. It dry sweeps and wet mops. I had the white (4200 model) at first but upgraded to the black (5200 model). Well worth it imo. It's not a vacuum, it uses microfiber clothes (included for wet and dry) or you can use Swiffer cloths. Personally, I think the Swiffers work better. I double them for an even thicker padding and then turn the cloth over to use the other side. When wet mopping, I use a combo of water/alcohol (for tile only!) sprayed on the cloth and also squirt it on the floor. I know it's expensive but when I think of the time I have to do other things, the pain in my back from dry dusting and mopping and my always clean floors, I made it a priority purchase. It's been WELL worth it! 4.5 stars on Amazon. It's less expensive at Bed Bath and Beyond tho with a 20% off coupon. Here is a link that might be useful: Mint...See MoreHow to really clean Pergo wood floors?
Comments (13)Also NEVER use steam cleaning machines on your Pergo Floor unless you want to replace it! Do not use a swiffer or like mop as you will tend to over saturate the floor and this too WILL damage the floor. Why don't people read the directions that come with the products they buy? Every box of Pergo flooring comes with the cleaning instructions or you can just go to LINK TO PERGO FLOOR CARE <----- that is a clickable link...click it....no really click it LOL. Over wetting any laminate will lift the edges of the flooring. Just as water on a hardwood floor will raise the wood grain. I have a central vacuum system in our home and just use the hardwood floor tool to sweep. Most good vacuum cleaners have a switch to turn off the beater bar or it will turn it off automatically when you drop the head to the hard surface height. If your vacuum does not then either use a broom, buy a new vacuum or get a central vacuum system. Don't mean to sound harsh but that it is a pet peeve of mine. People not reading their owner manuals or reading the instructions that come with the products they buy. Then complaining about how something is junk and they wish they never bought it. Research BEFORE you buy not after....See MoreHow do I clean this old wood flooring?
Comments (9)Just a plain wring out mop and water would be where I'd start. If you see that water soaking into the wood, then it's time for a refinish Bruce, Bona, and many other wood floor experts have products designed especially for wood floors, and that is what I would look for. If it is finished with shellac or lacquer or even an oil finish, an oil soap won't damage the floor, but it should always be rinsed. It will cause dirt to be attracted to the floor. If it has a poly finish, oil soap should never be used. it will degrade the poly and cause you to have to do a complete sand down to the bare wood rather than a simple screen and recoat....See MoreHow to Clean Wood Floors Not Cleaned in a Long Time
Comments (3)In my opinion, you don't need either of those two items. I'm assuming your hardwood has a polyurethane (or similar) coating. If there is any doubt about that, there are tests you can do to find out. The most important thing is to vacuum the flooring well. Then you can mop the floor with a damp floor mop using a mild cleaning solution in water. I'm a big fan of steam mops for ceramic tile, and a steamer may not damage the wood floors. But depending what has been applied to the floor in the past, you could have a huge mess on your hands if you use a steamer. Better not to go down that road....See Morefausonk
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