Removing a Mildew Stain on Hardwood Flooring?How do I get a mildew stain out of a hardwood floor without sanding?
Cleaning a Marble Floor?This is a page about cleaning a marble floor. Marble flooring is beautiful and durable for a kitchen, bathroom or entryway but needs to be cleaned and maintained with care.
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?
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?
Cleaning Hardwood FloorsSome hardwood floors can easily get water damaged and the finishes can be stripped by harsh cleaners. This is a page about cleaning hardwood floors.
Cleaning Laminate FlooringLaminate floors can easily get water damaged. Knowing how to clean your laminate flooring, can keep it looking new for many years. This is a page on cleaning laminate flooring.
Cleaning Bamboo FlooringThis is a page about cleaning bamboo flooring. Bamboo is a beautiful and sustainable choice for flooring. Proper cleaning methods will help it look its best.
Removing Cat Vomit on Laminate Flooring?What can I use to clean cat vomit off laminate flooring without streaking or smearing?
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?
Solutions for a Slippery Floor?My mom's linoleum floor is very slippery. With socks on, or without socks you have to worry about falling. What can I use so it's not slippery any more?
How Do I Remove an Oil Stain from Ceramic Tile Floor?How do I remove an oil stain from a ceramic floor?
Can I Clean Laminate Hardwood Flooring With a Commercial Buffer?Can I clean my laminate hardwood floor with a professional buffer?
What is the Best Way to Clean Old Hardwood Floors?What is the best way to clean old hardwood floors?
How Do I Remove Dog Urine Odor from Colored Tile Grout?I have a dog that has managed to water the grout on my newly installed colored tile grout. I need an idea of what to use to clean the urine odor from the grout, that will not remove the color from it, so I can use the sealer on it.
How Do I Clean Dull Dingy Floor Tile and Grout?I have ceramic floors that look awful. The grout which was tan in the beginning stays stained and dirt settles in the grout. The color is a Mexican looking tile, not brown and not orange. It also has no shine. Please help.
Removing Floor Wax from Pergo Floor?How do I remove floor wax from my Pergo floor?
Tire Marks on Linoleum Floor?How do I remove black car tire marks from linoleum floor in my caravan. I left the spare tire in the caravan for a few weeks and when I removed it, it left the black rubber imprint on the lino floor. I have tried a few things but it has not changed.
Cleaning Dirty Hardwood Floors?About two years ago I had wood flooring installed in my house except for the baths and kitchen. Now the are places that look dirty and are rough to the touch. Does anyone know of a better way to clean wood floors?
Shopping for Liquid Non Acrylic Floor Wax?Is liquid wax still sold in the grocery? Not the acrylic stuff, but old fashioned wax emulsion for floors.
Cleaning Scuff Marks Off FloorCut an old tennis ball and insert it on a stick. Use it to clean marks on floor tiles without bending down.
How Can I Get My Laminate Floors Really Clean?I have laminate flooring that I love, but for one thing. How do you keep them clean? What suggestions do you have? I dust mop, then mop them and dry them and if I see a spot I missed I take a damp rag and wipe it and low and behold the rag is really dirty.
Rubber Rug Pad Left Sticky Residue on Hardwood Floor?I just lifted an area rug with rubber padding on my hardwood floors. It left the area sticky and filmy. I have tried cleaning with Bona Floor Cleaner and it didn't work. I need some suggestions.
Removing Streaks On Hardwood Floors?I cleaned my hardwood floors with Orange Glo. Now I need to remove the residue and streaks. Does Windex really work? If so, how do I apply it?
Cleaning a Yellowed Vinyl Floor?What is the best product or home made cleanser to clean a yellowing vinyl floor?
Using a Steam Cleaner on Laminate Floor?Have anyone use the Haan steam vacuum on laminated wood floor? Did it damage your floor?
Cleaning Pet Fur from Vinyl Flooring?How do you clean bunny fur off of vinyl flooring? My bunny molts (sheds much of her hair) 3 times a year, and I'm moving to a place with vinyl floor tiles. I will also have some Berber carpeting under her pen. Her hair is very fine and flyaway.
Removing Self Stick Carpet Tile Glue Residue from Linoleum?I used self stick carpet tiles in my bathroom and have removed them. It left a glue residue on the linoleum floor. I have tried cleaning solutions, but nothing seems to work.
Products for Cleaning Ceramic Tile Grout?I have ceramic tile floors in my kitchen and bathroom. I am astounded at how difficult it is to keep the grout clean. I have fibromyalgia and anything that requires me on my hands and knees is out of the question.
Cleaning Polyurethane Finished Floors?Has anyone had much success with cleaning a polyurethane floor? I have used Murphy's, Bona, water, vinegar, soap and water and others and without success.
Ink on Sanded Oak Floor?I need to know how to remove black ball point ink from a sanded oak floor.
Candle Wax on Tile?How can I clean candle wax off tiles?
Removing Paint from Cement Floor After Water Damage?Our church basement had water damage. The floor is cement. A water pipe broke and the water ran for one night before anyone found it. There is about one thousand square feet. The paint is peeling up and there are green stain spots from the paint color.
Removing Residue from Torginol Floors?The floors in my kitchen and bath are poured, I believe it was called Torginol. They are old (built in 1968) and have built up residue over the years. Once yellow with flakes, they are now an ugly tan.
Removing Hair Dye Stain from Hardwood Floor?How do I get a hair dye stain out of hardwood? I tried soda and vinegar, lemon juice, and peroxide. Any more suggestions?
Restoring Shine to Marble Floor?How do I make marble floors shine?
Stripping Varnish from Cement, Stone, and Tiled Floors?I manufacture organic detergents which clean almost anything and everything extremely well without damaging its surface. But I do have one challenge.
Removing Wood Floor Polish Residue?We used a timber polish called Long Life to make it shiny, however when it dried up I ended up with white residue all over the timber floor. How do I get rid of it?Thank you?
Mop Floor with Dishwasher DetergentHere is a really good hint. If you have a floor that you mop, or needs to be mopped and just gets a quick "lick and a promise" (as my mom would have said), I can give you a hint that will put it back in shape with a minimum of work.
Removing Murphy Oil Soap Residue from Wood Floor?How do I remove Murphy Oil Soap residue from my engineered wood floor?
Keeping the Floor Clean in a High Traffic Area?I am always cleaning the linoleum floor in my kitchen. It is the one room where people are always walking and the floor seems to be dirty all the time. The floor is mostly white. What can I do to cut down the cleaning?
Best Mop to Use on Hardwood Floors?Which is the best mop to use with water and vinegar for hardwood floors? One of the Mr. Clean mops says not recommended for hardwood floors. I've looked at O'Cedar and Libman, but only one mop says it is for hardwood floors, that was the Libman mop.
Resilient Flooring Discolored Everywhere But Under Rugs?A few years ago we had a linoleum installer put a new floor in our bathroom. I am not sure of the kind of hard linoleum or vinyl or whatever, but they never told us that rubber backed rugs would leave a dirty looking floor everywhere, but under the rugs.
Controlling Dust on Laminate Floors?We have laminate flooring and there is so much dust everyday. We clean our filters often, have electric heat, and two pets. I have to vacuum every other day. Can anyone give me idea to control the dust? Thank you.
Removing Wax From Carpet?How do I get wax out of my carpet?
Removing Citronella Oil from Terracotta Tiles?Does anyone know how to remove citronella oil from terracotta tiles?
Best Way to Clean Textured Linoleum Flooring?I have a beautiful kitchen linoleum. It has small indentations in it that collect dirt. I believe a scrub brush would work, but I don't have the knees for that. What would be a good floor machine or what worked for you?Gen
Removing Latex Paint on Hardwood Floors?How do you remove latex paint from hardwood floors?
Cleaning Ceramic Floor Tiles?I just moved into this house. I have ceramic tiles in my kitchen; I need to know if anyone can help me. I've tried everything to clean them including the ceramic floor cleaner. Anything is helpful.
Removing Dull, Stained Appearance from White Tile Floor?I have a black and white tile kitchen floor. It was only cleaned with white vinegar and ammonia until recently when it was cleaned several times with Spicand Span.
Restoring Shine to Laminated Hardwood Flooring?Any suggestions for restoring shine to laminate hardwood flooring? High traffic and kids cleaning have left it rather dull. Anyone tried liquid or paste wax? That is what I have thought about using.
Removing Black Heel Marks?There is a 5 inch long black scuff mark from a shoe bottom on the lower part of a wooden door. I have tried several methods including toothpaste on a sponge and liquid soap. What can you suggest?
Stains on a Marble Floor?A dog got locked the dog in the bathroom by mistake and it pooped and peed on the black with white veining marble floor. There is now a hazey film over one section where the pee was and the pattern of poop (just a haze) over the other section.
Cleaning Sticky Residue on Laminate Flooring?How do I get the sticky feeling off laminated flooring? I have tried water and vinegar and just plain hot water for damp mopping and it doesn't work.
Steam Cleaning Floors?Has anyone used a steam cleaner to clean the bathroom and kitchen floors? I like the idea of not using chemicals.
Removing Floor Wax?I am looking for a way to remove floor wax in my kitchen. I can't seem to find floor wax remover in the stores. Does anyone have a quick and easy way?
Removing Tape from Laminate Flooring?How can I remove doublesided tape from laminate flooring?
Alternative to Swiffer Sweeper?I've never had any other dry mop other than the Swiffer Sweepers, and it's simply not enough, and not economical. I'm looking for a dry mop suggestion, because I'm clueless. (3 adults and 3 big dogs, yikes.)
Buffing Laminated Wood Flooring?What kind of buffer can be used on laminated wood flooring?
Make a Broom SockI took an old towel and sewed it like a pillow case to the size of my broom. It works great to cover the broom, when I dust around the ceiling for webs and dirt. It keeps any dirt from the broom getting onto the walls. I just wash it in the laundry when it is dirty.
Laminate Hardwood Floor Streaking?We just got Laminate Hardwood floors put in our house. The company that installed our floors told us to use this one product which leaves marks on the floor. I see greyish foot prints, mop marks, and where I sprayed the cleaner.
Using the H2O Mop on Laminate Floors?Can you use the H2O mop on laminate floors?
Cleaning NAFCO Brand Flooring?We have NAFCO brand luxury tile flooring in our home. The manufacturer wants us to use only their brand of cleaner (which is quite expensive).
Making No-Wax Tile Floors Shine?I have no-wax tile floors and I am looking for advice on how to make them shine using natural ingredients. Is their any other products besides Mop-N-Glo? I live in the desert and my floors stay gritty when the windows are open because the sand blows in. Any advise?
Carpet Glue on Cement Floor?How do I remove dried carpet glue from a cement floor?
Vinegar and Dish Liquid as Floor CleanerI use a small drop of dish washing liquid and a 1/4 cup of vinegar in a bucket of water to wash my floors then rinse with clear water. Unless they are really grubby, it works like a charm.
Grease Stain on Floor?I have a new kitchen floor. I believe when I put the washer out to clean it left a grease stain on the floor. I can't remove it and I've tried everything.
Terra Cotta Saucers Stained Vinyl Floor?I left a plant with a terra cotta saucer on our vinyl floor for a few days. When I moved it, there was a milky mark left by the saucer. Does anyone know how I can remove this?
Vomit Stains on Hardwood Floors?I have an older cat who vomits often on our hardwood floors. Sometimes we do not find these "gifts" until the next day. Is there a way to remove the stains that have soaked into the wood? I've tried a hairdryer, baking soda and currently have toothpaste sitting on them.
Removing Pledge Floor Shine from Laminate Floor?I used Pledge Future Floor Shine on my laminated wood floor. How can I get it off?
Clean Tiles Quickly With WipesI have light tile floors and they can show the dirt in a hurry. To keep them looking good between deep cleanings, I just grab a diaper wipe and do a quick swipe. The Walmart brand are much cheaper than the Clorox ones, and they work just as well. Quick, easy, and cheap!
Removing Wax Finish from Hardwood Floors?We have a wood floor with a very thin and very worn polyurethane finish, but we inadvertently cleaned the floor with a product that is a "light wax". Can anyone recommend a product or technique that will help us to remove the thin layer of wax that is on the floor?
Cleaning Between Wood Floor Slats?I am looking for advice about cleaning between slats of hardwood floors.
Removing Stains from Porous Floor Tiles?I am new here and I have a question about tile floors. I have porous textured tile in my kitchen that should be white. It is new and wasn't sealed so it was stained immediately. These are the tiles that should be used outdoors. Short of pressure washing, how do I get the stains out?
Removing Grout from Wood Floor?How do you remove grout from wood floor that had ceramic tile on it?
Cleaning Dark Wood Floors?What is the easiest way to clean and perk up dark wood floors? I can't do a lot of scrubbing and hard work for health reasons and need some advice. Even the names of products or make it yourself recipes. Thanks.
Protecting Hardwood Floor from Cat Pee?Is there something I can put under a rug to keep cat pee from getting on the hardwood floor? When I have gone on vacations, my cats pee on the rugs, beds or what ever they find that is fabric. Their way of saying they don't like me leaving. I was hoping someone might know what I can put under the rugs to prevent cat pee from going on my hardwood floor.
Cleaning a Parquet Floor?I just moved to a new house and I never had a parquet floor before. I vacuumed the house but I can still see some dust, and I need to clean it. I heard water is not good for wooden floors, can someone please help me with some advice?
Mop Recommendations for Polished Board Floors?I have just bought a home with polished boards and I don't know what is the best thing to clean them with. I have tried most of the current 'flashy' mops - except for the Swiffer. I am currently 'mopless' but unsure what is the best type to purchase. Please help! Thanks.
Cleaning Wood Vs. Laminate Flooring?I want to install wood/laminate floors in a new home I am buying. I prefer hardwood. I am concerned about cleaning them. I had hardwood in a house that I just moved out of (rented) and I cleaned them with my Scooba Robot using white vinegar and water. It did not seem to bother them, they looked as good when I moved out after 5 years. Any ideas on which kind is easier to clean?
Finger Paint on Hardwood Floor?How do I remove finger paint from a hardwood floor?
Fibers Coming from Linoleum Floor?I moved into a new apartment less than two years ago and have a problem with my linoleum floor. I am pick up very large amounts of fiber like material, it looks like dust but it is not. The dust mop will become full of this material in 7-10 days and I mean full.
Keeping Hardwood Floors Clean?We are building a home and went with all wood floors. They have been installed and stained but workers are still coming in and out. My problem is that it is showing dirt really bad, will this continue after the workers are done? What can I do to slow it down? I have an illness and can't clean it everyday. Please help I am desperate.
Removing Nail Polish from Hardwood Floor?How can I remove red nail polish (almost a full bottle) from a wooden floor?
Using Windex On Engineered Hardwood Floor?Does anyone know what damage Windex can do to engineered hardwood floors? It seems to be the only product that works for me and doesn't leave streaks and mark up by simply walking on it? I have used both Bona Swedish Formula and Swifter Wet Jet which were disastrous as they show every foot step and dog print.
Cleaning a Garage Floor?What is the best way to clean a garage floor and get rid of odors? I just moved into a rental house and the garage floor has a lot of oil spots on it and I think they keep their pets in the garage also.
Cleaning and Shining Hardwood Floors?Does anyone know how to clean and shine wooden floors that have NO sealant on them? We live in a house that's almost 60 years old and can't afford to refinish the floors ourselves. Also, we don't have the physical strength to do so.
Sunscreen Residue on a Wood Floor?I sprayed my daughter with Banana Boat sunscreen and it left a sticky residue on my wood floor. What will take it off without removing the finish? Thanks for any ideas!
Cleaning New Wood Floors To Avoid Residue Build Up?What is the best way to clean new wood floors? I want to avoid soap and wax residue build up.
Alternatives To Manufacturer's Hardwood Floor Cleaner?Does anyone have a really good way to clean pre-finished hardwood floors other than purchasing the expensive manufacturer's brand of cleaner? It costs me a fortune to use their cleaner and I know someone must have the solution.
Use Baby Wipes On Floor SpillsUse baby wipes to clean up spills on the floor. My back is bad, so I sit here at my desk and scoot around on my office chair (on wheels) pushing a baby wipe with my foot! It's a whole lot easier and the cost is minimal. Excuse me, I must get back to that spot in the corner:)
Removing Haze From Wood Flooring?Any ideas to removing cloudiness from manufactured wood floors that is probably caused by Orange Glow hardwood floor cleaner?
Recommendations For Mopping Products?What do you think is the best mop or cleaning product for mopping floors? I find nothing I use is doing well enough. Does anyone know how well the steam mops work?
Black Spots On Bathroom Tile Floor?I have black spots on my bathroom tile floor. Not knowing what they are, what would you suggest for cleaner? I've used vinegar, household cleaners, scrubbing with SOS pads and erasers. Nothing has worked! I thought at first, black shoe sole marks but I can usually get them up. Mildew stains maybe?
Problems With Finish On Hardwood Floors?Help! I am extremely frustrated with my hardwood floor. We have the Armstrong Sugar Creek Solid Plank in cherry, so it is quite dark. I have two problems. First, we had been using the Orange Glo on it, so we have the same problem many others have had, a hazy, milky residue that we can't get off. I've read so many conflicting things (Windex, Quick Shine, wax stripper) I don't what to do to get this residue off.
How to Deep Clean Doug Fir Wood Floors Without Refinishing?I have old doug fir floors which we had stained and poly'ed professionally when we moved in 10 years ago. Now they are marked all over, every which way, with black marks, scuffs, other markings, bits of dirt that won't wash off easily etc, etc.
Nail Polisher Remover Stain on Tile?I am epileptic and had a seizure in the bathroom. When I did I knocked over a bottle of nail polish remover and it left a stain on the bathroom floor. It isn't a ceramic floor or a vinyl floor. Just a regular tile floor.
Removing Super Glue From Laminate Floor?How do I remove Super Glue on laminate wood flooring without damaging it?
Removing Wood Putty From Laminate Flooring?How do I get wood putty off laminate flooring?
Removing Endust Residue From Pergo Floors?I just had Pergo floors put in and my contractors cleaned them with 1/2 a can of Endust. Now they are all oily and greasy. What can I use to get it off the floor? Please help!
Slippery Wood Floors?I just moved in to my new home but I have a problem. The hard wood floors are super slick! They are the original floors and great when you wear rubber soled shoes but we have a house rule of no shoes in the house.
Dirt in Grain of Unsealed Hardwood Floors?I have hardwood floors, no sealant. We use traffic wax from time to time. In the high traffic areas dirt has gotten into the grain. How can I clean it to become the same color as the rest of the floor. I also use pure orange oil to keep the floor from drying out.
Bleach Stain on Tile Floor?I spilled bleach on my bathroom floor and now have an ugly yellow stain. Is there anything that will remove this from the tile?
Hardwood Floor Cleaner That is Safe for Pets?I adopt abused Shih Tzus and those with health problems. I now have had 2 unneutered males about 10 yrs old who raise their legs on any vertical surface. I also have a 5 yr old who constantly licks the sealed hardwood floors. What I seek is a cleaner for the hardwood floors that won't harm my 'licker' or the finish on the floors. Thanks for any suggestions. I can't afford to have the floors refinished any time soon.
Red Face Paint on Floor?How do I remove red face paint off my kitchen floor and carpet?
Removing Pink Bath Wash From Closet Floor?In our closet we spilled pink colored bath wash few months back (I don't recollect exactly when, as we do not use that closet except for dumping stuff).
Removing Footprints From Waxed Floor?How do you remove footprints from walking in wet floor wax after it has dried?
Removing Black Urine Stain On Hardwood?I just found a nasty black stain on the hardwood floor under my daughter's bed. She hid a pair of underwear she had an accident in and apparently the urine has turned the floor jet black .. is there anything I can use to remove the stain without sanding down the wood? I don't think the floor has much of a finish left on it but it's a rental and I don't want to get stuck footing the bill to have the floor redone! Thanks for any suggestions!
Keeping Concrete Underfloor Clean?I've just pulled carpeting in my house and am down to the concrete floors. As it will be a few weeks before I'm ready to lay new carpet and hardwood, what I can use to keep the concrete floors clean?
