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Hardwood Flooring Installation
Read all 8 responses: "Hello, I am looking to have hardwood floors installed in place of the hideous(!) ceramic tile that runs almost entirely throughout my ...
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- I actually know someone who does amazing work. He is wonderful. He is an amazing handyman and does all kinds of work for people. He is currently working on moving an e...
- We picked our flooring at lumber liquidators and then they hook you up with an installer (ours was A to Z flooring). It was dramatially less expensive than others. G...
- Jay's Hardwood Floors - don't know the number offhand, but they did a great job in my dining room and were reasonably priced. Probably in the phonebook. I'm in Wheaton...
Floor Cleaner for Hardwoods
Read all 18 responses: "Hello Moms, My home has beautiful hardwood floors, but lately even after mopping they look dull. I'd like to find something to bring ...
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- I have hardwood in my kitchen, dining, and laundry rooms and I use Bruce Hardwood Floor Cleaner on them. I only do this (approximately) once every 2 weeks and they shi...
- I only use Shaklee's Basic H2 on our dark hardwood. It only takes a little! J. http://www.jessicagrimm.com
- Where do you live? I work for a flooring distributor in Wichita and we have warehouses in Merriam, KS, SPringfield, MO, Tulsa,OK, Oklahoma City, OK and of course WIchi...
How Do I Get Paint off of Hardwood Floor and Glass Windows?!
Read all 6 responses: "We have paint on our hardwood floors and also on our glass windows. What can I use on each to remove the paint?"
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- If it's water based paint hot water and soap will work fine. On the wood floors use hot water and murphey's oil soap (it just takes a little scrubbing) and for the win...
- Paint on hardwood: Hot water (tolerable to the touch) and vinegar,work in small areas, scrape gently. Glass w/ water base paint: razor. Oil-base paint will come off w...
- Hi K.! Ahhhhhhh, we just got done painting and that was one of MY problems.... I am a sloppy painter (trying to avoid having to do it in the future and hubby hates...
Baby Safe Hard Wood Cleaners
Read all 23 responses: "My entire 1st floor is hard wood and I think my current method of cleaning them may be damaging them. Prior to babies, I used the ...
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- We love our Steam Shark (just pour in distilled water). It got top rating from a local news station's 'Test It Tuesday', so we bought it. Does great on hardwood (no ...
- M., good old vinegar and h2o is what we always used on our hard wood floors. It doesn't damage teh floors and still disinfects them.
- Bona - It's the only one certified by the GreenGuard institute. It has no odor (smells like water), won't hurt your kids, and is actually good for your floor. I swee...
Help with Hardwood Floors
Read all 11 responses: "Our house was build in the mid-sixties and has the original hardwood floors. I would really like to have them refinished eventually , ...
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- I have heard that a mixture of white vinegar and water does wonders for a hardwood floor. Also, vinegar and vegitable oil does well for buffing scratches
- Dear D., I own two homes built in the mid-70s with hardwood floors. One I live in already had them refinished. I use only Murphy's Oil Soap on them. The other ho...
- Murphys oil soap squirt and mop is awesome. After you vaccume you just squirt it on the floor and mop it up with one of the flat mops with the terry cloth pad on it. Y...
Hardwood Floor in the Kitchen????
Sep 4, 2009 ... Read all 45 responses: "I'm thinking of putting hardwood floors in my kitchen instead of tile. Wondering what your experience has been if ...
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- I love my hardwood! Much better on your feet and legs, it is much softer than tile. Also I have experienced things that would normally break on tile have a chance of...
- We have hardwood flooring in our Kitchen... it is no problem But, we did Varathane it, with 2 coats. This protects the wood from spills and seals it. We just mop it c...
- I have bamboo flooring throughout my home and even in the kitchen. It works fine and is great on the back if I'm standing for a long time cooking. C.
Suggestions for Removing Water Stains on Hardwood Floors
Read all 5 responses: "Does anyone have a tip on removing water stains from a solid oak hardwood floor without having to sand and refinish?
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- You must refinish... if it is solid hardwood. If it is pre-finished and feels soft or wrinkled you have to replace. My husband and Owner of Genesis Flooring & Design...
- Someone recommended mayo on the stains to me, I was skeptical, but it took the white marks right off....
- Easy! Go to a good hardware store & pick up a can of Restor-A-Finish in the right color and some .0000 steel wool. Soak the steel wool with the R-A-F and rub gently ...
My Beautiful Cherry Wood Floors Are Ruined! PLEASE HELP!!!
I have "antique" oak hardwood floors throughout my home - almost 100 years old. ..... if they are real hardwood floors then not sure what to tell you but ...
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- Try Hillyard's (hillyard.com)- I used to clean houses and they had a great floor wax that was extremely easy to apply and fast drying...we would use it on wood floors ...
- if they are real hardwood floors then not sure what to tell you but maybe vinegar would help. Try in a small area not noticeable to see. Supposed to use a damp cloth...
- I am looking for advice on wood floors. Anxious to read the responses. G.
Hardwood Floors and Dog Hair
Read all 25 responses: "Ok now that we have our beautiful hardwood floors in, I am constantly seeing dog hair tumbleweeds. Anyone have a tip on how to keep ...
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- We had the same problem with our cats and the only thing I found that helps... and only slightly is to brush them daily... its a pain...
- I have the same issues. Although we do not allow out dogs in that area of the house, it amazes me how I have dust bunnies daily. I have a dust mop that I use with Br...
- Our dog sheds quite a bit, too. With dark floors and light hair, it will drive you crazy trying to keep it all picked up. I use those dry cloth swiffers pads. The...
Best Way to Clean Wood Floor
I have hard wood floors and use Murpheys oil soap in a concentrate so I can ... I had hardwood flooring laid throughout our house and was told the best ...
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- I just bought a Hoover Floormate. It's specially made for hardwood & tiled floors. I like it b/c in addition to doing a great job, it's light weight, isn't very loud &...
- Hello. I have recently put wood flooring down throughout my house. I have four small kids a dog and two cats plus a husband that runs a construction crew. I have spent...
- Hi~ Murphy's oil soap is great for finished floors. A non-chemical alternative is vinegar & hot water. It smells like vinegar, but only for about a half hour. Both...
