Removing Grime from Wood Doors without Refinishing Them
Nelly from Kissimmee St.Cloud, FL
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RE: Removing Grime from Wood Doors without Refinishing Them
I actually used straight pinesol to clean grime from my wooden floors. I just dumped a little in the grimy area and then used a big scrubber brush and within 10 seconds it lifted the grime right up. It did no damage to our floor at all, just brought up the grime. Once I had a good little pile of lifted grime cleaning, I wiped it up with a dry rag and then sprayed it with straight water and buffed with another dry rag. I did little areas at a time, dumping-scrubbing-lifting-rinsing-buffing. It cost about 2 dollars to do the entire house.
Post By Jessica (Guest Post)
RE: Removing Grime from Wood Doors without Refinishing Them
You are not doing anything wrong with your technique with the Murphy's Oil. I just had a long talk with the manufacturer of my hardwood floor. Guess what, Murphy's Oil is the problem. It builds up a residue and that is what you are seeing. I have the same problem. Now I am trying to figure out how to get rid of the residue.
Post By Shirley (Guest Post)
RE: Removing Grime from Wood Doors without Refinishing Them
Try mineral spirits. You will need to ventilate the rooms, because of the odor.
Post By Sharon (Guest Post)
RE: Removing Grime from Wood Doors without Refinishing Them
Can someone tell me why when I try Murphy's Oil Soap the wood always ends up looking dull and filmy? So many people swear by this stuff that I'd like to know what I am doing wrong!
Post by Lynn
RE: Removing Grime from Wood Doors without Refinishing Them
You can't beat Murphy's oil soap for cleaning any kind of wood! Try it with a scruffy sponge or even some steel wool (test in an inconspicuous spot first)
Post by luvmygingerkids
RE: Removing Grime from Wood Doors without Refinishing Them
My house is nearly 100 years old, and my doors and woodwork (beadboard wainscoting in the kitchen, 8-inch baseboards, wooden divider between the living room and dining room), though thankfully unpainted, get grimy and "gunky". My sister bought a can of "Cabinet Magic" at Home Depot for me. It's made for these such things. The stuff is pretty cheap (not as cheap as vinegar), $5 a can or less.
Also, if you have a dollar store near you, try the awesome spray. It's a terrific de-greaser.
Good luck!
Post by LAnBfflo
RE: Removing Grime from Wood Doors without Refinishing Them
Try straight vinegar in a spray bottle with liberal amounts of elbow grease.
Post by MartyD
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