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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...
Finish Peeling from Wood Floors
Read all 4 responses: "I am renting a house with wood floors on the main level. I tried cleaning the floors with several kinds of liquid / mop methods ...
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- Hi H., Have you tried a damp mop using vinegar and water. With wood floors, the mop can not be too wet. We have wood floors, and between the forest being brought i...
- The floors need to be refinished. If you have it done, it will cost a small fortune. you need to buy the stiping solution and rent a floor sander from a Home Depot an...
- If there's just something peeling, but the floor still looks nice, it's just the mop and glo. However, chances are it's the finish peeling. It'll look dull if that's...
How to Get Mold Smell Out of Wood?
Read all 13 responses: "Three months ago my kitchen sink was leaking just a little bit around the seal. I did not notice it for some time -- actually until ...
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- My husband and I own a company called Clean Earth which manufactures environmentally responsible products. Our headliner product is called PureAyre - it's an odor elim...
- A temproary fix is to paint the inside of the cupboard with a product called KIllz. I moved into a place that had many cats prior and the landlord painted the floor un...
- Hi J., I'd try painting it with KILZ. It's a simple primer found at Wal-Mart or Home Depot. Good Luck!
Best Way to Clean Wood Floors
Oct 12, 2009 ... Read all 19 responses: "Hi! I'm wondering if anyone as suggestions as to the best method and/or products to use for cleaning 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.
Do You Have White Painted Wood Cabinet???
Read all 5 responses: "if so how hard are they to keep clean??? we have a '50's house with wood cabinets so i painted the top ones a fun orange then i ...
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- yes the white shows everything. I hate my white cabinets and wish I could come up with a solution for them. My kitchen is black and white. I hope you can come up wi...
- When I moved into my house, the kitchen cabinets were such a dark brown and shiny finish...we painted them white and I LOVE them! It's not hard to keep them clean. W...
- The key is to make sure you use an oil based paint, not a latex paint. Just be warned - it smells really bad! But they are the ones that are the most durable and and...
Seeking Recommendations for Non-toxic Cleaners for Wood Floors & Stone Counters
Read all 5 responses: "Hi all: I'm preparing our home for the arrival of our baby girl and am seeking recommendations on non-toxic cleaners for wood floors ...
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- go to www.melaleuca.com , they are an all natural company that has great cleaners and many other things. I use them myself. I have a very sensitive nose and lungs, and...
- Hi K., Congratulations on your upcoming new "arrival" =) Check out www.EcoUmbrella.com for "green solutions for everyday living" if you'd like to work with someone ...
- I get all of my cleaning products from a place called Melaleuca. They have wonderful cleaners and the prices are the same or better than you would find at your store....
What Cleaning Product Do You Use on Your Breakfast "Wood" Table?
Read all 13 responses: "I have a butcher block wood breakfast table and I would like recommendations on what to use for cleaning/disinfecting it?
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- My kitchen table is wood as well with a clear finish on the top. I simply use soap and water on a sponge to clean it.
- I googled "cleaning butcher block" and got a lot of good info. You can use a 1 part bleach to 10 parts water solution to disinfect. Allow to sit for 10 minutes then ...
- I use Rustic Touch by EcoSense (Melaleuca) If you would like to know how to purchase. It's naturally derived. go to: www.livetotalwellness.com/vjolly
For Those Who Have Wood Floors, What Is the Best Way to Wash the Floor??
Read all 8 responses: "We just moved into a new home with all wood floors. What is the best products for cleaning wood floors?"
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- Hi K.! We've been in a house with wood floors for over 7 years and what we do is vacuum them regularly and when they need to be washed we use Murphy's Oil. You just...
- We have all wood floors as well. I use vinegar and water once a month and murphy's oil once a month. I agree with another poster that said to use your hands and knee...
- I've been using Murphy's Oil for over 2 years and I love it. My floors take a beating with 2 dogs & a toddler. It smells great and conditions your floor. Also, vinegar...
Looking for Custom Painted Wood Letters for Daughter's Wall
Read all 5 responses: "I am looking for anyone that does Custon Painted Wooden Letter for my Daughter's Room. I have some on ebay but they take FOREVER and ...
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- Burlington sells the letters in light pink, light blue or white. I bought the pink and painted purple polka dots. They came out really really cute! If I remember corre...
- Don't do paint. Do Uppercase Living. Send me a message and I can give you the name of a distributor in the Dallas area.
- Bedazzled in Plano (Shops at Legacy) does custom letters...anything you want and they have about 4-5 "fonts" to choose from. You will pay around $13-17/letter, if I r...
Wooden Cutting Board
I worry about it ruining the wood or the smell lingering. I obviously don't want to use commercial cleaners on this since I cut food for my family on this ...
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- i don't know but what i do is scub it down with soap and water then use lemon juice to deodorize
- I do not use a wooden cutting board for meat...I have one that I can put in the dishwasher, is made specifically for cutting meat, and is non-absorbent. Somewhere alo...
- I use vinegar on my wood cutting board all the time. It disinfects and the smell disappears once it dries. I would recommend using a plastic board for meat though. ...
