Cleaning and Shining Hardwood Floors
I did try the mineral oil trick and it worked! The floors seemed revitalized, but I should have cleaned them first, but didn't know how. Now I'd like to start over. After I clean them, I'd like to seal it in, if anyone can help me with a recipe or product. Tried Orange Glow (completely un-worthwhile), Murphy's Soap (did absolutely nothing), products from TV and hardware store, with no luck. Thank you!
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RE: Cleaning and Shining Hardwood Floors
I bought the proper products recommended by the Holloway company, but unfortunately they didn't work. I even used a brush with the product, but no dirt came up, which is really weird because when I just just a damp cloth, I get plenty of dirt. I guess I could continue to clean with water, but that's not really a good idea I think. Anybody else have good ideas out there? Thank you!
Post by metroplex
RE: Cleaning and Shining Hardwood Floors
We have unfinished 100+ year old hardwood floors ourselves. My favorite way to clean them is by steeping a few green tea bags in hot water and damp mop the floors with the tea water. This works very well. Be certain to squeeze the excess water; so not to damage your floors.
Post by labelle01
RE: Cleaning and Shining Hardwood Floors
Holloway wood floor care has a wax that shines well.
Post By carol keckler (Guest Post)
RE: Cleaning and Shining Hardwood Floors
Now that you have mineral oil on the wood, no wax product will be able to stick, sorry to say.
Post by kimhis
RE: Cleaning and Shining Hardwood Floors
I use apple cider vinegar it cleans and shines my hardwood floors. What is the mineral trick? Never heard of it more details please.
Post by nancyscorner
RE: Cleaning and Shining Hardwood Floors
I did some looking around the internet and came up with a couple of options for you. One lady said she used a tiny squirt of Murphy's Oil Soap and some lemon oil in a big bucket to clean her unsealed floors. Another site said you can use linseed oil with a rag, allow it to soak in for a little while, and then mop it up with a little more oil. Hope that helps some!
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