Best Cleaner/Method for Duraseal Finished Hardwood?
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Orange Glo Hardwood Cleaner/Brazilian Cherry/A Mess
Comments (16)I tossed what was left of Orange Glo cleaner and polish. Never used it on my hardwood floor, but didn't care for it on my cherry cabinets and have moved on to other things. When we had our maple floors refinished a couple of years ago, they gave me Glitza products to use. It went on like honey and left a residue and really didn't clean as well as I would have liked -- a real aerobic workout every time and I dreaded the challenge. I used the Bona hardwood floor cleaner for the first time yesterday, and it was a breeze to use and the floors look great. I'm really sorry for all of you that had that problem with Orange Glo on your floors....See MoreBona Swedish Hardwood Cleaner
Comments (18)FWIW, we just moved into new construction, and have a LOT of Brazilian Cherry floors. With two dogs, a two year old, and the "punch-list" people in and out, it was getting very dirty very quickly. I tried water on a microfiber mop, and it was only ok. Finally called the store where we bought the wood (duh!). They (and other places I researched on the web) said not to use water for regular cleaning. They like the Bruce hardwood cleaner, or similar, with a microfiber mop. Having researched similar cleaners, I got the Bona today - and it's amazing how well it cleaned. The new microfiber mops are great, too - 8x15", so can cover more territory more quickly. The store said to only use the cleaner every week or two; in between, you can swiffer/microfiber mop/vacuum dry, and spot clean as needed. FWIW, the big microfiber mops are now at Lowe's and Home Depot - about $15 for a mop and one cover; about $5 for replacement covers. They're on wood poles, though - so may not be as nice as the aluminum ones. Be aware that the big ones are a little hard to use when using the cleaner though - so if that's an issue, get a smaller one. Emily...See MoreBest hardwood floor cleaner?
Comments (11)Are you sure you used varnish, or was it a polyurethane product? Varnish hasn't commonly been used as a floor finish since the 1960's and requires slightly different care than polyurethane. Varnished floors required waxing and buffing, while that's not necessary with polyurethane finishes. There is usually stain, sealer (there are now one-step stain/sealer products), and more than one coat of the finish applied, and the highest gloss is used for the final coat to provide the most durability. Even using high-gloss (which is the hardest and most durable), it "softens" over time, and so will the semi-gloss finish. I would suggest you consult the manufacturer of the finish, or check their web site, to get more accurate information about care. When we had our hardwood floors refinished with polyurethane, the most I had to do was to run a professional-grade cotton dust mop over it (which I did daily, and washed the mop head frequently, because a dirty mop can hide debris/sand and scratch the finish). I never used a vacuum on the floor because they can also scratch the finish. Occasionally I would use a brush attachment on the vacuum to do the edges. When there was something to clean off the floor (usually wet footprints from people who don't wipe their feet on the rug), I was told to use a damp cloth or Windex and a soft cloth to dry it immediately. Once a year I would do the whole floor, on my hands and knees, with Windex and a soft cloth. It always looked great. But I was given a care instruction sheet after the floor was refinished. You should also use caution with dusting products containing petro-chemicals, like Endust or Liquid Gold. They can damage a finish and void the warranty, so check with the finish company for ACCURATE information concerning cleaning. -Grainlady...See MoreHardwood Site finish brand recommendations
Comments (12)The x98 looks like a typical 2-part water borne finish with low odour and low VOC content (the information page indicates "less than 200g/L"). Cure time = 4 days. I would expect the odour to reduce or be eliminated by that time. This is typical for 2 part water borne/based finishes. http://www.pallmann.us/uploads/tx_dddownloadmatrix/Pall-X_98_PDS.pdf If Pallman is the only water based product the finisher uses, then you should be fine. Please ensure that they plan a total of 3 coats. Some refinishers will try to convince people that two coats are all that are needed....which is where we get the issues with finishes "not standing the test of time" = complaints. When it comes to wear resistance I prefer the Loba 2K Supra AT (2-part water based finish out of Germany that has ceramic nano-beads infused into the liquid). The scratch resistance is OUTSTANDING and the slip resistance is second to none (literally...it has the best slip resistance ratings on the market). And the odour is gone within 4-6 HOURS. Total cure is 5 days....See Moretvq1
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