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Pat in Atlanta March 16th 06 10:25 PM

Cleaning Hardwood Floors
 
I have a large kitchen and breakfast room that have hardwood floors. What
is the best way to clean them on a weekly basis?



Bob March 16th 06 11:51 PM

Cleaning Hardwood Floors
 

"Pat in Atlanta" wrote in message ...
I have a large kitchen and breakfast room that have hardwood floors. What
is the best way to clean them on a weekly basis?


Vacume?

When I had swedish finish put on my floors, I was told to use a cup of vinegar in a gallon of
water.

Bob


Art March 17th 06 01:08 AM

Cleaning Hardwood Floors
 
If they are Bruce pre finished floors, Bruce makes a cleaner that works
well.


"Pat in Atlanta" wrote in message
...
I have a large kitchen and breakfast room that have hardwood floors. What
is the best way to clean them on a weekly basis?





Phisherman March 17th 06 11:54 AM

Cleaning Hardwood Floors
 
On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:25:57 -0500, "Pat in Atlanta"
wrote:

I have a large kitchen and breakfast room that have hardwood floors. What
is the best way to clean them on a weekly basis?



Dust mop or vacuum.

Pat in Atlanta March 17th 06 07:29 PM

Cleaning Hardwood Floors
 
This is a kitchen. It needs more than dusting.


"Phisherman" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:25:57 -0500, "Pat in Atlanta"
wrote:

I have a large kitchen and breakfast room that have hardwood floors.

What
is the best way to clean them on a weekly basis?



Dust mop or vacuum.




Phisherman March 17th 06 11:48 PM

Cleaning Hardwood Floors
 
What kind of finish is on the wood? What does the manufacturer
recommend? Not knowing that, the safest method is a slightly damp
(water) sponge or mop. If the finish is polyurethane, you can use an
oil soap (such as Murphy's oil soap--the gel is better than the
liquid).

On Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:29:56 -0500, "Pat in Atlanta"
wrote:

This is a kitchen. It needs more than dusting.


"Phisherman" wrote in message
.. .
On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:25:57 -0500, "Pat in Atlanta"
wrote:

I have a large kitchen and breakfast room that have hardwood floors.

What
is the best way to clean them on a weekly basis?



Dust mop or vacuum.



Liz March 18th 06 02:46 AM

Cleaning Hardwood Floors
 

"Pat in Atlanta" wrote in message
...
I have a large kitchen and breakfast room that have hardwood floors. What
is the best way to clean them on a weekly basis?

We had new hardwood floors installed throughout last spring, including
kitchen. They were done by an old timer, in business for 40 years. He
recommended daily spot cleaning with a damp paper towel, and weekly damp
mopping with water only, or to add a bit of vinegar for stubborn stains. He
stressed not to use any commercial product because of product build-up.
Personally, I feel that the kitchen floor isn't really clean until I
actually get down on my knees each week to wet wipe it rather than use a
mop. For the rest of the house I use a Shark cordless vacuum and those
Swiffer mops on a daily basis. (I should own stock in the company!}

Liz




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