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Washing hardwood floors Eigenvector 09-29-2006
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Posted by Eigenvector on September 29, 2006, 9:00 pm
I have a carpet cleaner, with floor attachment on it. I always assumed that
you use that option for cleaning linoleum or tile or something like that.
Is it desireable to clean your hardwood floors this way or is a mop and
bucket still the best option?



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Posted by Todd H. on September 29, 2006, 10:52 pm

> I have a carpet cleaner, with floor attachment on it. I always assumed that
> you use that option for cleaning linoleum or tile or something like that.
> Is it desireable to clean your hardwood floors this way or is a mop and
> bucket still the best option?

Hardwood floors finished with polyurethane need only be dust mopped or
wiped with a damp rag if gotten dirty. A large volume of water as in
a mop is not a good idea. Polishing is not necessary for a
polyurethane finish.

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Posted by Eigenvector on September 30, 2006, 12:09 am

>
>> I have a carpet cleaner, with floor attachment on it. I always assumed
>> that
>> you use that option for cleaning linoleum or tile or something like that.
>> Is it desireable to clean your hardwood floors this way or is a mop and
>> bucket still the best option?
>
> Hardwood floors finished with polyurethane need only be dust mopped or
> wiped with a damp rag if gotten dirty. A large volume of water as in
> a mop is not a good idea. Polishing is not necessary for a
> polyurethane finish.
>
> --
> Todd H.

Ehh, my hardwood floors have been covered by shag carpeting since 1959 - so
they don't have any finish on them unless you count that flaking varnish.

My issue is that the floors are very dirty, and simple sweeping won't
improve their look. That's one of the reasons why I was considering using a
carpet cleaner.

While resurfacing the wood is probably the ultimate cure, it's hardly a task
to take on a whim.



Posted by dadiOH on September 30, 2006, 8:49 am
Eigenvector wrote:
>>
>>> I have a carpet cleaner, with floor attachment on it. I always
>>> assumed that
>>> you use that option for cleaning linoleum or tile or something
>>> like that. Is it desireable to clean your hardwood floors this
>>> way or is a mop and bucket still the best option?
>>
>> Hardwood floors finished with polyurethane need only be dust
>> mopped or wiped with a damp rag if gotten dirty. A large volume
>> of water as in a mop is not a good idea. Polishing is not
>> necessary for a polyurethane finish.
>>
>> --
>> Todd H.
>
> Ehh, my hardwood floors have been covered by shag carpeting since
> 1959 - so they don't have any finish on them unless you count that
> flaking varnish.
>
> My issue is that the floors are very dirty, and simple sweeping
> won't improve their look. That's one of the reasons why I was
> considering using a carpet cleaner.
>
> While resurfacing the wood is probably the ultimate cure, it's
> hardly a task to take on a whim.

So mop away. And watch them warp.


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Posted by on September 30, 2006, 9:31 am
No puddles, wring the mop out as best you can first
Even better would be a hands and knees affair with some fine steel wool
a little mineral spirits and a bit of paste wax.
Eigenvector wrote:
> >
> >> I have a carpet cleaner, with floor attachment on it. I always assumed
> >> that
> >> you use that option for cleaning linoleum or tile or something like that.
> >> Is it desireable to clean your hardwood floors this way or is a mop and
> >> bucket still the best option?
> >
> > Hardwood floors finished with polyurethane need only be dust mopped or
> > wiped with a damp rag if gotten dirty. A large volume of water as in
> > a mop is not a good idea. Polishing is not necessary for a
> > polyurethane finish.
> >
> > --
> > Todd H.
>
> Ehh, my hardwood floors have been covered by shag carpeting since 1959 - so
> they don't have any finish on them unless you count that flaking varnish.
>
> My issue is that the floors are very dirty, and simple sweeping won't
> improve their look. That's one of the reasons why I was considering using a
> carpet cleaner.
>
> While resurfacing the wood is probably the ultimate cure, it's hardly a task
> to take on a whim.


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