Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
My grandson has trodden on a pen on oak flooring. How can I get the stain removed?
By Ann from Sussex U. K
We need more info...What kind of ink?? Magic marker or ball point? Is it actual oak flooring as in hardwood, or a laminate? If it is actual oak, try magic eraser. You can also try saturating a cotton swab with hairspray, then run the swab along the ink marks.
I used Top job on hardwood floors and it has a coating that will not come off. Could you please tell me how to get this off?
By Becky from Burnsville, NC
I have had my own cleaning business for 14 years, and have tried many floor cleaners...with that said, I will share my experience and opinion. I am afraid that the use of Top Job cleaner may have etched your floors.
What can I use to clean hardwood floors that are unfinished? The floors were finished at one time (years ago), but now they are dirty and very dull. I'm fixing up an old house, but I've got to clean these floors first!
By kfulcher
You might try white vinegar and water mixed 1/2 & 1/2 and wipe it up quickly.
How do I get grime off a wood floor around the cabinet edges? I have a wood floor in my kitchen.
By Pat O.
Degreaser, WD40, apply to rag, rub briskly and it should come off.
Also try white vinegar, should work a treat.
I have been using Bonaparte on my wood floors, but there are many streaks and smudges. What can I do?
By Rose
We have a beautiful hardwood floor in our hallway and kitchen. Does anyone have a good product they use to clean them? Or a natural product will do too. I just moved here and I want to keep the floors beautiful and shiny. Thank you
By Sheila from Ontario
I've been using my Oreck mop for quite sometime now and yesterday I found gum on my wooden floor. I used my Oreck to get it up and it just wouldn't come up. So I placed the Oreck on the gum so that maybe the steam would break it up and all it did was leave a white mark on the floor. Any ideas?
By Ron F.
Unsealed wood flooring can be kept looking good by using an oil or wax finish. Then just use the best cleaning method for the finish you choose.
Tested solutions for removing candle wax from hardwood floors. The key to removing candle wax from most surfaces is heating it up with an hair dryer or clothes iron. Beyond that there are some solvents, like Goo Gone, that have been effective.
Certain cleaning products can leave an unsightly buildup on your hardwood floors. This is a page about cleaning buildup off hardwood floors.
I have a little boy who is learning to use the potty. Can anyone give me a solution for cleaning the hardwood floor around the toilet?
Using Murphy's oil soap on hardwood floors can have mixed results. This is a page about cleaning hardwood floors with Murphy's oil soap.
This is a page about mopping hardwood floors. Hardwood flooring is quite beautiful. To keep it that way proper cleaning methods and products are essential.
This is a page about cleaning and preventing streaks on hardwood floors. Many cleaners and methods of cleaning can leave streaks on your hardwood floors.
This is a page about cleaning dog prints from hardwood floors. Hardwood floors are beautiful and durable, but they can often show a lot of spots and prints, such as pet footprints.
This is a page about cleaning haze on hardwood floors. Some wood floor cleaning products can leave an unsightly haze on your floors.
This page is about removing scuff marks from hardwood floors. Certain shoes can leave black marks on your floors.
ThriftyFun is one of the longest running frugal living communities on the Internet. These are archives of older discussions.
I have to clean espresso hard wood floors and I have to use a natural product. Would anyone be able to tell me what I can use? Thanxs.
I just built a new house. I have hardwood floors in the kitchen and dining room. I also have 4 Siberian Huskies.
To keep your laminate floors or your wooden floors streak free, it helps to dry them. I use my Swiffer for this, but use a an old towel in it instead of the dust cloths.
Does anyone know a solution to use to clean hardwood floors? The floors are sealed. I have smudge marks all over them from attempting to clean them with Pledge for hardwood floors.
What is the best thing to use to clean hardwood floors?
