Re: Cleaning wood and other hard floors

[Guest guest]

Do they have polyurethane or varnish on them? When I had my hard wood with

polyurethane, I used vinegar and water. It left them squeaky clean!

>

> Does anyone have suggestions on what to use to clean hard floors? I have wood

floors, painted basement floor and lineoleum tile kitchen floor. Have been

using 's Oil because it does a good job of cleaning but it leaves a

terrible odor behind I've noticed. I have a vapor cleaner but it's too hot for

wood floor (left white spots)and too big for kitchen floor. Thanks

>

[Guest guest]

I am also wondering about this.. We use a steam mop and like it but not sure its

good or not for keeping a healthy house going.. the water dries very quickly.

Quick and easy.

Robin

>

> Does anyone have suggestions on what to use to clean hard floors? I have wood

floors, painted basement floor and lineoleum tile kitchen floor. Have been

using 's Oil because it does a good job of cleaning but it leaves a

terrible odor behind I've noticed. I have a vapor cleaner but it's too hot for

wood floor (left white spots)and too big for kitchen floor. Thanks

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks but they are wood floors that were underneath 40 year old carpet, so no

modern finish on them. In some areas they are not even varnished...have to do

something with them, not sure what, so just regular wood and lineleum and then

painted basement that has some areas where paint has come off. I have to paint

basement floor. Maybe

I can use 's Oil but just do a second plain water wash to make sure all of

it is picked up? I always think of s Oil for wood floors and found it is

a strong cleaner for other floors but does smell strongly while you are cleaning

and if you don't get it all up afterwards.

> >

> > Does anyone have suggestions on what to use to clean hard floors?

[Guest guest]

I use Weiman's Natural Lemon Oil. It is just oil and a little lemon. All natural

and their is no terrible odor. I find it in my supermarkets in the cleaner

aisle. It is a terrific cleaner and then shines and moisturizes the wood too.

Lifesaver!

>

> Does anyone have suggestions on what to use to clean hard floors? I have wood

floors, painted basement floor and lineoleum tile kitchen floor. Have been

using 's Oil because it does a good job of cleaning but it leaves a

terrible odor behind I've noticed. I have a vapor cleaner but it's too hot for

wood floor (left white spots)and too big for kitchen floor. Thanks

>

[Guest guest]

Simple green is one of the only cleaners I have found that does not irritate

spores

>

> Does anyone have suggestions on what to use to clean hard floors? I have wood

floors, painted basement floor and lineoleum tile kitchen floor. Have been

using 's Oil because it does a good job of cleaning but it leaves a

terrible odor behind I've noticed. I have a vapor cleaner but it's too hot for

wood floor (left white spots)and too big for kitchen floor. Thanks

>

[Guest guest]

Since no two surfaces are alike, no two surfaces should be cleaned alike.

Contrary to popular belief, wood floors hate water, wet mopping or any kind of

excessive cleaning. My suggestion is to clean your wood floors with a solution

of one-quarter cup of white vinegar (about 2 liquid ounces) mixed in a recycled

spray bottle with about 30 ounces of warm water (most commercial spray bottles

hold about 32 ounces). Spray a cotton rag or towel with the vinegar and water

solution and use it to lightly damp mop your floors. Once soiled, replace each

rag with a fresh one. This gentle method will clean your wood floors without

destroying them, and ensure years of pleasure from them.

Please don't ever, ever, ever use anything oil-based on treated wood floors (or

treated wood anything for that matter!). Commercially manufactured finished

flooring and those treated with polyurethane hate oil. Ya' know why? I'll tell

you: There's nothing more destructive to that shiny, protective surface than oil

or oil-based cleaners because oil actually dissolves oil! Using an oil-based

cleanser on your oil-treated floors will only remove that beautiful finish over

time, making the wood look cloudy, dull and dirty. No matter what the label on

the commercial wood floor cleaner says, if it contains oil, it will eventually

ruin your beautiful floors.

The same way salad dressing separates, oil and vinegar don't mix, so cleaning

with the simple vinegar solution is the best way to keep your wood floors in

great shape. Whether they are cherry, maple, oak, pine, mahogany, walnut or

bamboo -- brand new or ancient as the hills like ours -- keep your floorboards

in the best condition possible by cleaning gently and treading lightly.

Read more:

http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/blogs/nontoxic/wood-flooring-green-clea\

ning-460305#ixzz0y1OOrHIN

  

God Bless !!

dragonflymcs

Mayleen

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From: barb b w <barb1283@...>

Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 10:46:49 AM

Subject: [] Re: Cleaning wood and other hard floors

 

Thanks but they are wood floors that were underneath 40 year old carpet, so no

modern finish on them. In some areas they are not even varnished...have to do

something with them, not sure what, so just regular wood and lineleum and then

painted basement that has some areas where paint has come off. I have to paint

basement floor. Maybe I can use 's Oil but just do a second plain water

wash to make sure all of it is picked up? I always think of s Oil for wood

floors and found it is a strong cleaner for other floors but does smell strongly

while you are cleaning and if you don't get it all up afterwards.

[Guest guest]

If you are going to be varnishing them or painting with polyurethane, you might

want to go easy on the oil. The oil will interfere with your coating not

sticking. Vinegar might be too acidic so maybe peroxide will be best.

>

> Thanks but they are wood floors that were underneath 40 year old carpet, so no

modern finish on them. In some areas they are not even varnished...have to do

something with them, not sure what, so just regular wood and lineleum and then

painted basement that has some areas where paint has come off. I have to paint

basement floor. Maybe

I can use 's Oil but just do a second plain water wash to make sure all of

it is picked up? I always think of s Oil for wood floors and found it is

a strong cleaner for other floors but does smell strongly while you are cleaning

and if you don't get it all up afterwards.

[Guest guest]

's oil has always made me sick, so be careful of that product!!

>

Maybe I can use 's Oil but just

do a second plain water wash to make sure all of it is picked up? I always

think of s Oil for wood floors and found it is a strong cleaner for other

floors but does smell strongly while you are cleaning and if you don't get it

all up afterwards.

>

[Guest guest]

What kind do you have Robin?

>

> I am also wondering about this.. We use a steam mop and like it but not sure

its good or not for keeping a healthy house going.. the water dries very

quickly. Quick and easy.

>

> Robin

>

>

[Guest guest]

Shark. Its easy enough for my kids to use. It doesnt stay hot or wet for long.

Dries very fast. Im not sure if good for wood floors unless have a good finishe

on them. Ive wondered about ours because we dont have a thick finish..but use

anyway.

Robin

> >

> > I am also wondering about this.. We use a steam mop and like it but not sure

its good or not for keeping a healthy house going.. the water dries very

quickly. Quick and easy.

> >

> > Robin

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

For our wood floors, we make a black tea and then sometimes also add a little

vinegar which seems to work pretty well.Sam

Does anyone have suggestions on what to use to clean hard floors?

[Guest guest]

Steam? And you never had mold problems? I'd be too scared.

> >

> > Does anyone have suggestions on what to use to clean hard floors? I have

wood floors, painted basement floor and lineoleum tile kitchen floor. Have been

using 's Oil because it does a good job of cleaning but it leaves a

terrible odor behind I've noticed. I have a vapor cleaner but it's too hot for

wood floor (left white spots)and too big for kitchen floor. Thanks

> >

>

[Guest guest]

My floors are 20 years old and the polyurethane finish is long gone. The

Weiman's lemon oil soaks in beautifully and moisturizes the wood. It reduces the

cracks where the boards separate. It works for me.

>

> Since no two surfaces are alike, no two surfaces should be cleaned alike.

> Contrary to popular belief, wood floors hate water, wet mopping or any kind of

> excessive cleaning. My suggestion is to clean your wood floors with a solution

> of one-quarter cup of white vinegar (about 2 liquid ounces) mixed in a

recycled

> spray bottle with about 30 ounces of warm water (most commercial spray bottles

> hold about 32 ounces). Spray a cotton rag or towel with the vinegar and water

> solution and use it to lightly damp mop your floors. Once soiled, replace each

> rag with a fresh one. This gentle method will clean your wood floors without

> destroying them, and ensure years of pleasure from them.

>

> Please don't ever, ever, ever use anything oil-based on treated wood floors

(or

> treated wood anything for that matter!). Commercially manufactured finished

> flooring and those treated with polyurethane hate oil. Ya' know why? I'll tell

> you: There's nothing more destructive to that shiny, protective surface than

oil

> or oil-based cleaners because oil actually dissolves oil! Using an oil-based

> cleanser on your oil-treated floors will only remove that beautiful finish

over

> time, making the wood look cloudy, dull and dirty. No matter what the label on

> the commercial wood floor cleaner says, if it contains oil, it will eventually

> ruin your beautiful floors.

>

> The same way salad dressing separates, oil and vinegar don't mix, so cleaning

> with the simple vinegar solution is the best way to keep your wood floors in

> great shape. Whether they are cherry, maple, oak, pine, mahogany, walnut or

> bamboo -- brand new or ancient as the hills like ours -- keep your floorboards

> in the best condition possible by cleaning gently and treading lightly.

>

>

> Read more:

>

http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/blogs/nontoxic/wood-flooring-green-clea\

ning-460305#ixzz0y1OOrHIN

>

[Guest guest]

?? It only steams coming out of the mop and dreis more quickly than mopping with

a mop of any kind. Its dry within seconds. Its not like a carpet steam cleaner.

Id be more afraid of using a mop. i think dries quicker than those swiffer like

contraptions with spray pumps.

Robin

> >

> > I am also wondering about this.. We use a steam mop and like it but not sure

its good or not for keeping a healthy house going.. the water dries very

quickly. Quick and easy.

> >

> > Robin

[Guest guest]

No reason to be that afraid of water. Things have to stay wet for a couple days

to be a problem. If you shampooed carpet and it got soaked and couldn't dry out

for long periods, that would be bad, but hard floors even if mopped shouldn't be

a problem.

>

> ?? It only steams coming out of the mop and dreis more quickly than mopping

with a mop of any kind. Its dry within seconds. Its not like a carpet steam

cleaner. Id be more afraid of using a mop. i think dries quicker than those

swiffer like contraptions with spray pumps.

>

> Robin

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Barb.. my calm voice in the storm... truly.

Thanks for all comments as well.

.. here's I did a search for simple green (as recommendd by shoemaker) and

had no idea so many prducts:

http://www.simplegreen.com/products_family.php

Question: I really would like to use disposable cleaning items and not wash them

in the wash machine.. llike the mop pads that go with some stick mops and the

shark steam cleaner..

the ones with the disposable pads tend to all squirt toxic chemicals.. does

anyone know of one with a refillable tank that you can put your own cleaner or

home made brew into?

Or a mop that has cheap disposable heads?

Thanks...

Robin

>

> No reason to be that afraid of water. Things have to stay wet for a couple

days to be a problem. If you shampooed carpet and it got soaked and couldn't

dry out for long periods, that would be bad, but hard floors even if mopped

shouldn't be a problem.

>

[Guest guest]

I didn't see this post earilier. Pulling up carpet I found paint splatters. I

scrapped up most but there still were some, but now they are gone. The 's

ol took the rest up over time. Now that they are gone, I guess can stop the

s Oil. I knew the oil was taking them up but I didn't think my finish on

floors which is not much was oil based so wasn't thinking that way. I'll have

to rethink my floor cleaning plans. I can imagine that Kitchen and basement may

need to be different but perhaps I can use Simple green on those.

In , dragonflymcs <dragonflymcs@...> wrote:

>

> Since no two surfaces are alike, no two surfaces should be cleaned alike.

>

[Guest guest]

Robin,

On one of the groups that I am on, someone posted about using old t-shirts for

disposal heads. I will look around to see where I read this from and find out

how they make them.

>

> Or a mop that has cheap disposable heads?

>

> Thanks...

>

> Robin

[Guest guest]

Thats a great idea.. thank you.. and thanks to the responses about washing dogs

and the collars.. also graet idea.

Robin

>

> >

> > Or a mop that has cheap disposable heads?

> >

> > Thanks...

> >

> > Robin

>