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Best Cleaning Product/technique for Hardwood Floors!
Hi A. - I've used BonaX on my hardwood floors since they were new and after ... you try to refinish the floors at some point, they won't be able to do it. ...
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- Careful using vinegar. It will strip the finish off your floors. It needs to be so diluted it looses some of its cleaning power too. We use Bona and a microfiber towel.
- I use Thieves cleaner from Young Living Essential Oils. You can google Young Living Essential Oils to find the product. It works wonders and is safe for babies and p...
- We just moved into our 3rd house that we've put hardwood floors into. All 3 pros told us the same thing- vinegar can work once in a while but it will dry out the floor...
Laminate/Hard Wood Flooring Question
Of course you would have to do that even if you had hardwood floors. ... Hardwoods can be refinished and as for scratching...they are easily removed with ... My boss had hardwood in the entire house and she cleaned it with a swiffer and ...
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- When we got our house 2 1/2 years ago we took up the carpet and put the laminate in the entire house except for the kitchen & bathroom. We purchased it at Home Depot ...
- Since we have 2 big dogs and 2 kiddos, we chose to go with hand-scrapped hardwood floors and love them...this way the scratches from dog claws or kids' toys doesn't ma...
- I had this same debate with myself for several months before deciding on laminate. I shopped everywhere. We decided on a laminate from Floor and Decor in Arlington. Ye...
Best Way to Clean Wood Floors
Oct 12, 2009 ... when you find out about the way to do it let me know please. .... our floors seems to have worn off and I don't think anything can shine it w/o a refinish. ... I was told to use vineger and water on my hardwood floors. ...
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- From working at Merry Maids I will tell you honestly all they used was hot water and vinegar and the floors always looked great. = ) B.
- Murphy's oil soap is the best! It doesn't leave a residue and your floors will shine. It also smells great.
- I was told to use vineger and water on my hardwood floors. It should not be harmful to your daughter! C.
Suggestions for Removing Water Stains on Hardwood Floors
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 ...
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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 ...
How to Remove Dark Spot on Hardwood Floor
Respond to Question. 3 moms found this helpful. What can I do next? ... The company that we hired to refinish and polish our floors told us that does black ... I've used it on my wood floors for years...cleans tough and is very gentle! ...
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- Hydrogen peroxide. Soak a towel or cloth in hydrogen peroxide and put it over the stain for half an hour. Works like magic if the stain is fresh enough.
- Try Murphys Oil Soap if the hydrogen peroxide treatment does'nt work. I've used it on my wood floors for years...cleans tough and is very gentle! Good luck!
- Hi M., I use a natural cleaner that will not strip your wood but will remove the spot. It is called Tough and Tender from Melaleuca. If you are not already using M...
Should All Red Oak Flooring Look About the Same?
I added wood floor in my family room and it looks the same as the floor in my kitchen. However, I had the old floor sanded, stained and refinished along ...
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- Red oak is pretty "grainy" so the dark brown and gray streaks sound about right. Is it possible your floor is "white oak", which is less grainy and more consistent in ...
- I added wood floor in my family room and it looks the same as the floor in my kitchen. However, I had the old floor sanded, stained and refinished along with the new ...
- Friends of ours have their own company that is a hardwood flooring company. We just recently had our floors done and before we started, he went over all the different...
Looking for Recommendations on Hardwood Floors
My husband and I want to have hardwood floors installed in our house. ... Just do a google search. Maybe even HGTV.com has info on them! ... had the whole first floor oak flooring refinished. We used "A" Quality Floors in Lincolnwood. ...
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- http://www.turnkeycontracting.com/contact.htm we used jon from turnkey- he has done all our household jobs and is resonable with price- I beleive he did our floors ...
- I am interested in knowing what recommendations you have been receiving, as I have thinking about hardwood floors as well, but with my dog I am not so sure. J.
- Hi M., I have the laminate hardwood flooring (pine color) with 1 toddler and 2 large dogs....the floor is great!! My only suggestion is to buy a good laminate floor (...
My Beautiful Cherry Wood Floors Are Ruined! PLEASE HELP!!!
Can anyone recommend a product to use on my wood floors? ... Do not let the floors stay wet. Clean an area, then dry (I use old towels) prior to moving to the ... We recently had the oak hardwood floors of our older house refinished. ...
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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.
Finish on Furniture Damaged by Breastmilk Bottle Drips
Read all 6 responses: "Is there any way, outside of refinishing my furniture tops, ... Ok Ladies.... in Need Some Help with My Hardwood Floors. ...
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- I am not sure what color finish your wood is, but if it is a darker finish you can use Old English furniture polish. It works so good-we have darker wood and I use it...
- You can try actually rubbing some mayonnaise on them.... or for something more intensive, use a high grit sand paper to remove it till it's gone and then repolyuretha...
- Try mayo. Sounds crazy but it works on wood. Put a generous helping on the spot and let it sit for several hours if needed longer. My MIL taught me this and it work...
Hardwood Flooring Installation
My son works for a company that has a guy who does their hardwood floors. He says this is the only person he would recommend to me as I'm planning to do ...
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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...
