Topic 'Hardwood Floors - Cleaning' in forum 'Home Improvement' - dslreports.com

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:33:00 EDT

Warzau posted : Bona is all we used in this house and previous home.

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:02:50 EDT

Goober posted :

said by neftv:

I been using Bona over the years too. I got the cleaning kit from Lowes. One thing I notice that the shine of the hardwood floor that was put in say 8 years ago is less comparing it to the new hardwood that was just put in over the summertime.
I was wondering if anyone knows how to get some shine to the hardwood floor? Maybe shine is not the correct word but it was different from now. I had a thought that maybe getting those Pledge wipes and using them on the floor to make it shine but that might make the floor to slippery even when it dries. Any thoughts?

NEVER, EVER use wax on your wood floors.

Use this for shine: »www.mybonahome.com/lines/polish.html
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Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:10:11 EDT

LazMan posted : Another vote for Swiffer wet-jet with the hardwood solution...

We have about 1100 sq ft of hardwood on the main floor, and hit it with that every other week or so, after vacuuming, does a great job.

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:07:04 EDT

neftv posted : I been using Bona over the years too. I got the cleaning kit from Lowes. One thing I notice that the shine of the hardwood floor that was put in say 8 years ago is less comparing it to the new hardwood that was just put in over the summertime.
I was wondering if anyone knows how to get some shine to the hardwood floor? Maybe shine is not the correct word but it was different from now. I had a thought that maybe getting those Pledge wipes and using them on the floor to make it shine but that might make the floor to slippery even when it dries. Any thoughts?

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:26:50 EDT

ChiSin posted : Swiffer

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:20:30 EDT

pende_tim posted : Thanks to all who suggested Bona. I have been struggling with some spots on my floor.

Nothing was effective, so while I was out today, got a spray bottle of this in HD.

All I can say is, wow, as a cleaner, it works.
A few sprays on the floor, some wiping with an old cloth and the spots are gone.
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Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:05:04 EDT

garys_2k posted : (mod edit to cut spammer quote)
And you came out of nowhere, joined just today, to tell us that? Sounds like spam to me...

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:57:13 EDT

Jan Janowski posted : There's an Orange Oil Product we got from store that works great on restoring color and shine of the wood... We use it on parquet floors, where it actually absorbs the oil and gives it a real nice shine.....

Be careful, though, it makes it slippery until absorbed...
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Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:58:56 EDT

Goober posted :

said by Zorack:

Bona is bonafide in my book :P

I agree. Bona makes some of the best waterborne finishes in the business as well. Traffic is what we've used in our house. One of the hardest finishes around.

Never use wax, furniture polish, etc. I'd recommend the Bona kit also. That's what we've used. But, I have to say, we don't have to use it very often. We don't wear shoes in the house and mostly wear socks. So the floors look really good without much upkeep at all.
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Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:01:37 EDT

robot posted : When I was home shopping we visited a townhouse that had carpet in the bathrooms (yuck!).

OP: We use a swiffer once a week and a vacuum is there is considerable amount of dust and such.

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:30:24 EDT

netboy34 posted : If the floor is really dirty (haven't cleaned it in a couple months for whatever reason) I use the swiffer wet jet with the hardwood floor bottle, then I have one of those 3M use your own solution spray mops with the microfiber cloth. That contains bona cleaner. then I used to use orange-glo, but I picked up a product at Home depot cause they had it on sale and were demoing it, called Rejuvenate. I liked it so much I went back and got the stainless steel cleaner they have, and my fridge and dishwasher look like new. The grill is a little too far gone, but what is left looks like new as well.

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:24:16 EDT

Zorack posted : Bona is bonafide in my book :P

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:58:48 EDT

TheMG posted : I just use a dilute solution of water and vinegar and a well wringed mop. You don't want a soaking wet mop. Water is bad for the hardwood floor if it's allowed to sit there and soak in. You want the mop to be just moist enough to do the job.

I only need to clean the whole floors maybe once a year. Other than that, it's just spot-cleaning as necessary with a damp rag.

The main thing that helps a lot is wearing socks. Then you don't get any of that foot residue all over the floor. With regular vacuuming, the floor stays quite clean.

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:36:33 EDT

dmagerl posted : Just avoid anything with silicone in it.

The guy who installed my floor said that when it comes time to refinish a floor they can just scuff sand the floor and put a new coat of finish on. If any silicone has touched the floor, they have to sand down to wood and refinish from scratch.

That includes any overspray from spray furniture polish.

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:07:05 EDT

sempergoofy posted : The Bona kit that I bought at H.D. last year did not have the bottle mounted on the handle. It is a separate hand-trigger bottle. Came with the velcro-backed base with a removable/washable mop head like in the Amazon linked product, and a dust-mop head too. Having the bottle mounted on the handle just makes it look like one of those swiffers.
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Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:17:50 EDT

Jaber posted : Thanks for the suggestions :D Just got a gift card for Target, looks like they might have one of those Bonas. Might get one tonight and see how it works.

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:15:58 EDT

dcurrey posted : Yep just checked bona site bottles are refillable. :D

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:09:26 EDT

Draiman posted :

said by dcurrey:

Yep they are nice. Back in the good old days we just had bona spray bottle and microfiber cloth to do same job. Its probably little cheaper that way as you can just buy new cloths and gallon refills of bona. But bona mop option is easier.

I just ordered one to try it. The containers are refillable and the cloths are washable/replaceable on the mop. I'll wrap it up as a gift to the family so it's a present the kids can open but no one gets sharked by getting a crappy present. :p
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Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:06:57 EDT

dcurrey posted : Yep they are nice. Back in the good old days we just had bona spray bottle and microfiber cloth to do same job. Its probably little cheaper that way as you can just buy new cloths and gallon refills of bona. But bona mop option is easier.

Edit: Can those mop bottles be refilled? Still on original bottle when we purchased the kit.

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:59:11 EDT

Draiman posted : Never heard of this Bona but it looks decent.
»www.amazon.com/BonaKemi-WM710013···duct_top
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Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:54:28 EDT

IIIBradIII posted : The flooring co told us not to use anything water based, and recommended Bona.

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:51:27 EDT

dcurrey posted : Use vacuum or broom.

When really dirty we use a Hoover Floor mate with Wood Oil soap. Follows that up with Bono. We found what is basically a bona swiffer.

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:28:48 EDT

cableties posted : Swiffer or if really dirty, Murphy's Oil concentrate in water, damp mop.

Never heard of Bona before this thread...any good?
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Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:28:26 EDT

nunya posted : Wife says to add Swiffer also (actually generic swiffer).

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:24:06 EDT

workablob posted : Swiffer

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:18:34 EDT

Tig posted : Microfiber cloth

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:12:00 EDT

Draiman posted :

said by Zorack:

I have carpet and I hate it,I can't wait til I am able to put hardwood floors in,it's way tool long overdue.

We have both. They are both great and/or suck depending on the use of the area. We hate hardwood in the living room & bedrooms but love it in the hallways, dining room, & den. Tile for the bathrooms and kitchen. We have hardwood stairs and carpeted stairs. Hardwood are a hazard unless you add carpeted treads but they look much better then fully carpeted stairs. If the living room was smaller an area rug might have worked for us. Also hardwood can create an echo vs carpet. If you install a nice thick padding with carpeting you can reduce noise while hardwood can't. Hardwood is cold on the feet vs carpet. If you own a dog their nails can scratch hardwood very easy depending on their weight/breed. Tons of pro's and con's on both sides depending on all the variables.
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Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:54:32 EDT

Zorack posted : I have carpet and I hate it,I can't wait til I am able to put hardwood floors in,it's way tool long overdue.
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Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:45:38 EDT

Draiman posted : One thing I'd note is if you have furniture on hardwood that has openings and you can't get in easy like a recliner or couch you need to move it to clean once a year. Just opening the front door can be enough movement in the air to push dust under stuff on hardwood floors. On carpet that stuff just stays put but on hardwood it moves. I was shocked the first time I moved the couch when it was on a hardwood floor. After seeing that horror we carpeted the living room 2 weeks later!
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Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:39:30 EDT

sempergoofy posted : Another vote for Bona for cleaning hardwood.

I also vacuum it frequently due to dog fur. We have corgis. They only shed twice a year... the first half and the second half. :D
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Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:33:26 EDT

fifty nine posted : I just use whatever hardwood floor cleaner I can buy at Lowe's Depot or similar. I don't use chemicals very often. Most times it's just a broom or vacuum cleaner on hard floor setting.

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:59:02 EDT

nunya posted : Most of the time a broom. Otherwise, Bona.

Re: Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:32:23 EDT

Draiman posted : We just use a Swiffer once a week on our hardwood floors. We have pets so that's why we do it so often.

Hardwood Floors - Cleaning

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:19:31 EDT

Jaber posted : Morning gents,

Just wondering what everyone uses to clean their hardwood floors and how frequent you should clean them (other than when it's visually really dirty). Our house is only 3 months old, with dark chocolate hardwood floor.

Considering how new the floor is, anything I should stay away from or use specifically? For the kitchen, I've just been using a damp microfiber towel to clean the small spills.