How To Clean Up An Old Wood Floor

I use vinegar to clean my wood floors because it s gentle natural and it fits into my budget.

How to clean up an old wood floor.

Vinegar works wonders on carpets hardwood floors and even tile. My floors were only a few years old i just wanted to shine them up. If you live in an old home wood floors are a classic touch. The acidic properties of vinegar are what makes it a top pantry cleaning product.

Put a drop of mild dish detergent onto a corner of a clean microfiber cloth. A perfect way to add some freshness to your home is to restore your old wood floors. I could take my nail and scrape off the bona. Daily maintenance will help keep old hardwood floors in the best shape.

The best way to mop hardwood floors is by treating stains first. This helps prevent dirt and grime from getting stuck in cracks between planks. White vinegar is on the top of everyone s list when it comes to cleaning hardwood floors. It can dramatically change a room and give it an updated look.

This is also a safe method for cleaning painted wood. Make sure the area is well ventilated or you could be in for some unpleasant side effects from this treatment. When you mix it half and half with water then it lowers the acidity to a safe level for your hardwood floors. Sweep or dust mop them daily to remove dirt dust pet hair and other debris.

Test a drop of liquid dish detergent on a hidden area of the wood. Place cup of vinegar in the large mop bucket which now has warm water in it. You can add more or less to the water based on your preference. Cautiously use sand paper to remove deep stains or other damages that cleaning won t fix.

I had really poor results. Spray the cleaning solution on any spill or stain paying close attention to high traffic areas. You begin the process by filling a bucket with warm water. Cautiously use something like mineral spirits to clean and sanitize the floor.

Be sure to sweep and mop in the direction of the wood grain. I tried the bona wood floor refresher on my hardwood floors a few years ago. My floors were left in a cloudy haze. Dish detergent and water works to clean off most stuck on dirt and sticky spots from old wood.

Fill the bucket with warm water and add a small amount of vinegar 1 4 cup per gallon of water. Steps to clean the floor. For this simple recipe add vinegar warm water and essential oil to a spray bottle and shake well. The swiffer sweeper may help to pick up bits of dust and dirt that can get caught in the wood s grain.

Sweep your floors daily. I spent many hours on my hands and knees trying to get all the refresher off.