Washing hardwood floors

[Remi]

What's the best way to wash hardwood floors? Thanks.

[diablo]

I've always used Murphy's Oil Soap in warm water.

Brian

[Stubby]

Acetone does a good job on Pergo and other synthetic hardwood.

[sirbob]

[bowgus]

I second the Murphy's for floors ... and fwiw, I just used it yesterday to clean up an old cedar chest ... I'm in the middle of painting and therefore also cleaning up the floors, other stuff.

[AndrewV]

The guy that refinished my hardwood about ten yrs ago recommended vinegar and warm water. its been working well and the finish still looks good, cheap too.

YMMV

Andrew

[George E. Cawthon]

Hopefully no one will believe you and ruin the floor.

[Oren]

Elbow grease?

-- Oren

"Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens constantly."

[Norminn]

Murphy's. If there are black scuffs, mineral spirits (test in out of the way spot) should take it off. Takes off crayola, too.

[Stubby]

Not true. If you go to Home Depot or Pergo.com you will find acetone listed as the preferred cleaner. Get Pergo to send you their cleaning brochure.

[scott21230]

Ummm, Acetone should eat through the plastic. I would not try this unless I saw someone else do it first, or something.

[Charlie Morgan]

Acetone is listed ONLY for removal of small spots of specific types. It is NOT preferred for anything. There are even precautions for it's use for spot removal.

CWM

[aspasia]

Need to rinse thoroughly with clear water?

[diablo]

I don't I sponge the floor dry. Murphy's dries streak free and with out clouding.

Brian

[Sue]

depending on your flooring using Murphy's may void the warranty i.e.