Clean And Polish Old Hardwood Floors

Sweep or dust mop them daily to remove dirt dust pet hair and other debris.

Clean and polish old hardwood floors.

Vinegar works wonders on carpets hardwood floors and even tile. Simply squirt or spray the polish on your floors in small sections. I had really poor results. And use the microfiber cloth mop to work the polish into the floors.

The acidic properties of vinegar are what makes it a top pantry cleaning product. Be sure to sweep and mop in the direction of the wood grain. I could take my nail and scrape off the bona. Lift off dust and pet hair with a microfiber mop head ideally treated with a positive electric charge so it can capture negative ion ephemera.

Sweep or vacuum then mop with a commercial wood floor cleaner or solution of a quarter cup of dish soap and a gallon of warm water to lift any lingering grime. I spent many hours on my hands and knees trying to get all the refresher off. The vinegar and water help to clean the floors while the olive oil helps to polish and restore shine. My floors were left in a cloudy haze.

My floors were only a few years old i just wanted to shine them up. No need to rinse. You can do this by hand or attach the cloth to your mop. I tried the bona wood floor refresher on my hardwood floors a few years ago.

You do have to be a bit careful as it can dull the shine on your flooring. For an all natural wood floor polish mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and 2 cups of warm water. You will need to use a damp mop that has been rung out. When you mix it half and half with water then it lowers the acidity to a safe level for your hardwood floors.

Squirt the solution onto the floor and wipe the floors with a microfiber cloth. White vinegar is on the top of everyone s list when it comes to cleaning hardwood floors. Deep clean heavy dirt and grime buildup. When it s time to clean and shine your old hardwood floor you can use home remedies like vinegar lemon juice baking soda olive oil and lemongrass.

Give the floors a final pass with a. In case you spill a large amount of water on your floor soak it up with towels to avoid stains and wood damage. Try to use a floor cleaner every month or so to ensure that your floors stay clean and in top condition. This helps prevent dirt and grime from getting stuck in cracks between planks.

If a surface finished hardwood floor still looks dingy or dull after dusting deep clean it with any ph neutral wax free and petroleum free cleaner such. Sweep the floor and hit it with a wet mop and then move on to the floor cleaner. Sweep your floors daily. Daily maintenance will help keep old hardwood floors in the best shape.