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Cleaning the Bathroom Floor

This is a guide about cleaning the bathroom floor. The humidity in the bathroom adds to the accumulation of grime on the floor. Finding the most effective tools and products can be mind-boggling.

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Removing Discoloration on Vinyl Floor

I have some "rust" colored spots that are on my vinyl that I can't mop, scrub, or bleach out. They almost look like burn spots, but they are not. So my floor never looks clean. My husband says it may be something coming through from the subfloor.

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Cleaning and Waxing Hardwood Floors

What can you use on hardwood floors to make them shine and to protect them without turning it into skating rink?

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Removing Leather Dye from Hardwood Floors

I had a bookshelf of genuine leather books fall onto my wood floor and now it is marked with colored leather markings. How can I remove them without hurting the floor?

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Stains on Vinyl Flooring

I have a stain on my vinyl bathroom floor caused by one of those toilet bars. It is the result of an overflow. I have tried almost everything. Does anyone have any ideas?

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Cleaning Tile Floors

I'm looking for the most economical, easiest and best method to keep my new tile floors clean.

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Cleaning Hardwood Floors

This is a guide about cleaning hardwood floors. Some hardwood floors can easily get water damage and the finishes can be stripped by harsh cleaners. It is important to know how to clean your hardwood floors to insure that they will continue to look beautiful for years to come.

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Cleaning Bamboo Flooring

This is a guide about cleaning bamboo flooring. Bamboo is a beautiful and sustainable choice for flooring. Proper cleaning methods will help it look its best.

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Cleaning Laminate Flooring

This is a guide on cleaning laminate flooring. Laminate floors can easily get water damaged. Knowing how to clean your laminate flooring, can keep it looking new for many years.

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Removing Orange Glo from Laminate Flooring

To remove it, I used Simple Green at full strength on a small area. It worked great. Spray a small section, and let stand a few minutes. Take a damp cloth and wipe up the wax. Continue with this process until you have completed the waxed areas.

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Cleaning Wood Floors

What is the best way to clean wood floors?

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Cleaning Matte Finish Vinyl Flooring

In my new home, the vinyl flooring has a matte finish (slip resistant?). When I try to use a dust mop there is a definite dragging feel to the movement of the mop on the flooring. Is there any special product that I should use with this type of vinyl?

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Using a Steam Mop on Laminate Flooring

We just bought an older, refurbished home. The contractor/flipper put dark laminate flooring in the livingroom and bedrooms. I have always had reservations about this type of flooring, because of the water spotting, etc. Has anyone successfully used a steam mop on laminate?

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Removing Pet Stains from Hardwood Flooring

I had a tenant, had being the key word here, with a no pet lease. Three dogs and a cat later, my hardwood floors are a mess. I do not think the animals were let out, it is disgusting. I am hoping for a Nature's Miracle recipe for hardwood floors. Thank you!

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Removing Double Sided Tape from Wood Floor

How can I remove double-sided tape on my wood floor? I have tried WD-40, furniture polish, alcohol, KaBoom, and ammonia. None of them have worked. Please help if you can.

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Removing Cat Vomit on Laminate Flooring

What can I use to clean cat vomit off laminate flooring without streaking or smearing?

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Cleaning Dog Hair Off Wood Floors

My new rescue terrier is shedding; how do I clean wood floors? When the afternoon sun comes it, it is just awful. I have tried the vacuum and a Swiffer. What else is available?

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Removing Stains Transferred from Subfloor to Linoleum

How do I remove stains on linoleum flooring? They are from the plywood floor beneath the linoleum. It is a pink/red colored ink like stuff that is all around the border of plywood and it just seeped through to the linoleum flooring. I've tried everything!

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Removing Orange Glo Residue on Laminate Floors

How do I get Orange Glo off laminate floors?

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Using Olive Oil on Wood Floors

I saw a new method of cleaning wood floors with vinegar and water, then to make wood floor shiny using olive oil. Does the olive oil make the floor slick and dangerous?

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