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LSP2005
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What do you use to keep your hard wood floors clean?
We purchased a new home that has all hardwood floors downstairs. So far I have been using a stick vacuum to clean the floors every three days. What else do I have to do to keep the floors looking pristine? Thanks.
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DaniJude
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Danielle
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Re: What do you use to keep your hard wood floors clean?
Murphy's
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| Posted 10/14/14 9:17 AM |
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chilltocam
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What do you use to keep your hard wood floors clean?
Bona
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| Posted 10/14/14 9:31 AM |
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LSP2005
Bunny kisses are so cute!
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Re: What do you use to keep your hard wood floors clean?
So how do you use them? Is there a schedule of doing it x number of days, weeks, months?
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| Posted 10/14/14 10:21 AM |
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DaniJude
You're My Home <3
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Danielle
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Re: What do you use to keep your hard wood floors clean?
Posted by LSP2005
So how do you use them? Is there a schedule of doing it x number of days, weeks, months?
Murphy's I dilute with water because it's very potent. Then, I use the old-school Libman Wonder Mop!!! I love that thing! And I mop my floors. I would say, once every other week (Keep in mind, I'm a little fanatical). I think you would be good with once a month because there's sweeping and swiffering upkeep in between KWIM?
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| Posted 10/14/14 1:55 PM |
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LSP2005
Bunny kisses are so cute!
Member since 5/05 19458 total posts
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Re: What do you use to keep your hard wood floors clean?
Do you find there is a waxy build up? I have never had to take care of wood floors before. I know this sounds strange, but could you write up a step by step instructions or know where I can find Them? Thanks,
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| Posted 10/14/14 7:23 PM |
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DreamHouse
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Re: What do you use to keep your hard wood floors clean?
Posted by LSP2005
Do you find there is a waxy build up? I have never had to take care of wood floors before. I know this sounds strange, but could you write up a step by step instructions or know where I can find Them? Thanks,
A floor refinisher recently told me that Bona and Murphys add an oil sheen to the floor and it starts a bad cycle for the floors. To just use something mild like a drop of dawn and water. Never heard that before.
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| Posted 10/14/14 7:37 PM |
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evrythng4areason
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What do you use to keep your hard wood floors clean?
I vacuum, and then use Murphy's with warm water, and a rag. Scrub on my hands and knees once a week. In between I swiffer.
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| Posted 10/14/14 8:13 PM |
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Mrs&MrsK
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Re: What do you use to keep your hard wood floors clean?
Posted by LSP2005
Do you find there is a waxy build up? I have never had to take care of wood floors before. I know this sounds strange, but could you write up a step by step instructions or know where I can find Them? Thanks,
we used murphys to REALLY clean (which we never really do) prefinished wood floors-- and it left a waxy build up too. we mixed with water (maybe not enough) ...
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| Posted 10/15/14 8:48 AM |
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MrsT809
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What do you use to keep your hard wood floors clean?
I vacuum once a week and sweep in between. I use an ocedar spray mop once a week or more if/where needed. It uses washable microfiber pads and I fill with water and about 2tbs of vinegar. It works great with no odor, no build up, and dries very quickly.
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| Posted 10/15/14 9:20 AM |
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Pomegranate5
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Re: What do you use to keep your hard wood floors clean?
Every other week I use some diluted vinegar and a drop or two of dawn soap with my libman wonder mop. It leaves no build up and I feel like it really cleans the floors.
I've used Murphys and the floors look nice afterward but there is a build-up if you ask me.
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| Posted 10/15/14 9:30 AM |
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HomeIsWithU
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Re: What do you use to keep your hard wood floors clean?
I vacuum first, then use the Bona spray with the Bona mop to clean the floor, and then I use a hardwood Shine with a cloth mop (I only use the shine about once a month).
I used to use Murphy's on it diluted in water but it really didn't give it the shiny clean look I wanted. It just looked oily to me.
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| Posted 10/15/14 1:26 PM |
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Loveme
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What do you use to keep your hard wood floors clean?
I vacuum as needed and alternate between swifter wet cloths and a steam mop. I use the steam mop maybe once every other week, and the swifter wet clothes probably once a week.
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| Posted 10/15/14 1:55 PM |
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alli3131
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What do you use to keep your hard wood floors clean?
I vacuum and use a shark steam mop.
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| Posted 10/15/14 2:26 PM |
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Millie3
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Re: What do you use to keep your hard wood floors clean?
Posted by alli3131
I vacuum and use a shark steam mop.
same here
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| Posted 10/15/14 8:27 PM |
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EMC11709
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Erica
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What do you use to keep your hard wood floors clean?
Rejuvinate Cleaner and Restorer
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| Posted 10/16/14 3:44 PM |
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