How to steam clean rugs that are over wood flooring?
carol9999
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Comments (18)I'm replying to this old thread instead of starting a new one with the hopes that someone can clarify things for me on this topic. We're renting a house built in the early 1800s; well, part of it was. One room I know has the original wood floor because of the unevenly-sized very wide boards used. But in the living room and dining room it is newer, relatively. Thinner boards that have more consistent sizing. We were told that most tenants put in carpeting (either an oriental room-sized rug or a carpet remnant) in the living room and perhaps that has led to the wood floor in there appearing to be even more dull and almost dirty. We'll be here another 15 months at least but I'm not sure about buying carpet pieces yet. Either way, I gotta clean this. Cat puke that we didn't find til morning; husband dropping a greasy piece of food; a bunch of things have happened that have left stains that just look like it's wet but it's not. I tried to cover the grease spots with salt right after it happened, I read that that might draw it out of the wood but it didn't work. I tried the Swiffer wet jet for wood floors on part of the living room - it didn't do anything bad but I don't think it did anything good, either. So what can we do to : 1. Remove the stains 2. Make it shinier (bc the way it is now, it looks dusty & dirty even during the short time it's not!!) 3. Make it easier to prevent/clean up stains in the future Thank you!!!...See MoreHad my karastan rugs steam cleaned and now they smell funny...
Comments (8)Thanks guys. I had no idea you weren't supposed to steam clean them -- in fact, I got the idea from the poster here who hauled all her rugs out, rented a rug doctor, and cleaned them in her driveway. I specifically asked him to do them in the driveway for a few reasons -- one was that they were already rolled up in the basement because of the aforementioned puppy accidenets - I would have had to haul them into the house and clear a spot on the floor (move furniture, etc). Also, our hardwood floors are pretty beat and don't have the best finish on them, and I was concerned that all the water and steam from cleaning rugs would damage them. So I had him do them in the driveway. Yesterday, the rugs didn't seem to smell at all - today (much more humid weather), I can smell them again. Maybe I'll give it a few weeks and see if the smell goes away -- if not, I'll send them out for professional cleaning (should have done that in the first place, I guess, but I figured I was already having the guy come to clean the sofas, so I might as well try having the rugs done as well). The (from what I hear) best oriental rug cleaning place is an hour's drive away and I wanted to spare myself the hassle of hauling them there (they offer pickup/delivery but it's pricey and spotty (like one day a month that they're in this area so I'd have to wait a long time). Plus it's pricey - like over twice the amount the steam cleaning cost. But I guess you get what you pay for, huh? Oh well -- lesson learned. I'm just happy that based on mrsmarv's experience, it seems they are not beyond hope -- another cleaning should save them if the smell doesn't go away on its own. Thanks again!...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 MoreHow to clean inside of combi steam ovens?
Comments (41)Hi everyone, Just a quick update for you all! Since I posted last time, I have tried the baking soda with vinegar method, together with a few steam and soak cycles - while it got a lot of it out, the really stubborn baked on grease just would NOT come off at all! tt was really frustrating, especially since I spent a whole evening doing just that!!! Then I read about Bar Keepers Friend yesterday and saw a You Tube video posted by someone cleaning his stainless steel stove top with it, and decided to give it a try this afternoon. I am kicking myself now for not having the "pre" photo, but now this is the "post" photo: As you see, it is NOT perfect, but I am pretty happy with the results, after one hour of cleaning!!! I used one of those Scotch Brite non-scratch sponge and over 95% of the grease came off! I also used the BKF on my Wolf stainless steel cooktop for some very stubborn grease and that came off too! I am really happy with that!!! So, I guess I am now a BKF convert! :-) The only thing is, how on earth does one get rid of the grease on the stainless steel panel right above the upper heating elements inside the oven??? I asked this question before but didn't get any response.... I wonder if anyone would be able to advise me on this please? Thanks!...See Morecarol9999
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