What's the best way to wash hardwood floors? Thanks.
Washing hardwood floors
Jan 21, 2007
14 Replies
I've always used Murphy's Oil Soap in warm water.
Brian
Acetone does a good job on Pergo and other synthetic hardwood.
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.
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
Hopefully no one will believe you and ruin the floor.
Elbow grease?
-- Oren
"Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens constantly."
Murphy's. If there are black scuffs, mineral spirits (test in out of the way spot) should take it off. Takes off crayola, too.
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.
Ummm, Acetone should eat through the plastic. I would not try this unless I saw someone else do it first, or something.
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
Need to rinse thoroughly with clear water?
I don't I sponge the floor dry. Murphy's dries streak free and with out clouding.
Brian
depending on your flooring using Murphy's may void the warranty i.e.
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