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Hardwood floor care T.D. Hilton 02-13-2005
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Posted by Bonnie Jean on February 13, 2005, 8:42 am


I use Bonakemi hardwood floor cleaner with a microfiber mop. I bought the
mop from them too but you don't have to. It's the best thing I've ever used
on my floors. (not associated with them in any way) I also use their floor
Refresher once a year or so. I have 2 dogs so the floors get scratched up
and the Refresher makes them look almost new again. You can get the floor
cleaner a\on their website or at your local Ace Hardware or Bed bath and
Beyond. (not all of them carry it)
Hello All,

I had my hardwood floors sanded and polyurethaned over the fall and now I
have questions about keeping it clean and shiny. The guy who did the job
advised me not to use wax on the floor. So, what can I use to keep a poly'd
hardwood floor clean and shiny without turning it into an ice rink? let me
also explain that these floors are about 45 years old, not the new stuff
that is put down over subflooring. This is a *real* hardwood floor. I've
seen cleaners advertised but it was for, shall I say, manufactured flooring
and I wasn't sure how it would do with my floor. After spending $1700+ on
the job I don't want to screw it up with a $10 cleaner.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Troy





Posted by T.D. Hilton on February 13, 2005, 7:57 pm


Thank you all for your advice!

Troy

> I use Bonakemi hardwood floor cleaner with a microfiber mop. I bought the
> mop from them too but you don't have to. It's the best thing I've ever
used
> on my floors. (not associated with them in any way) I also use their floor
> Refresher once a year or so. I have 2 dogs so the floors get scratched up
> and the Refresher makes them look almost new again. You can get the floor
> cleaner a\on their website or at your local Ace Hardware or Bed bath and
> Beyond. (not all of them carry it)
> Hello All,
>
> I had my hardwood floors sanded and polyurethaned over the fall and now I
> have questions about keeping it clean and shiny. The guy who did the job
> advised me not to use wax on the floor. So, what can I use to keep a
poly'd
> hardwood floor clean and shiny without turning it into an ice rink? let me
> also explain that these floors are about 45 years old, not the new stuff
> that is put down over subflooring. This is a *real* hardwood floor. I've
> seen cleaners advertised but it was for, shall I say, manufactured
flooring
> and I wasn't sure how it would do with my floor. After spending $1700+ on
> the job I don't want to screw it up with a $10 cleaner.
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice.
>
> Troy
>
>
>




Posted by Alan on February 13, 2005, 12:06 pm


On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 01:29:45 GMT, "T.D. Hilton"

>Hello All,
>
>I had my hardwood floors sanded and polyurethaned over the fall and now I
>have questions about keeping it clean and shiny. The guy who did the job
>advised me not to use wax on the floor. So, what can I use to keep a poly'd
>hardwood floor clean and shiny without turning it into an ice rink? let me
>also explain that these floors are about 45 years old, not the new stuff
>that is put down over subflooring. This is a *real* hardwood floor. I've
>seen cleaners advertised but it was for, shall I say, manufactured flooring
>and I wasn't sure how it would do with my floor. After spending $1700+ on
>the job I don't want to screw it up with a $10 cleaner.
>
>Thanks in advance for any advice.
>
I like Minwax Hardwood Floor Cleaner.


Posted by Steve Manes on February 13, 2005, 2:25 pm


On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 01:29:45 GMT, "T.D. Hilton"

>I had my hardwood floors sanded and polyurethaned over the fall and now I
>have questions about keeping it clean and shiny. The guy who did the job
>advised me not to use wax on the floor. So, what can I use to keep a poly'd
>hardwood floor clean and shiny without turning it into an ice rink?

For everyday cleaning, warm water with a half-cup of white vinegar.
The vingear cuts down on the water spots and won't harm the finish.
For spot cleanups (i.e. sick pets), use a non-ammonia based window
cleaner. Twice a year or so, use a good urethaned hardwood cleaner.
The big box home stores carry them. Lowes has a hardwood floor care
kit with spray cleaner and terrycloth mop which works well on my
engineered floors.

------------------------------------------=o&>o----
Steve Manes, Brooklyn, USA
www.magpie.com


Posted by Lola on February 13, 2005, 12:06 pm


I have just used warm water and a mild detergent. I have not put any
vinegar in there yet, but it sounds like a pretty smart idea.
I think a good mop is essential though.



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