Frequently asked questions about cleaning grime off wood furniture Q: Is it OK to clean wood with vinegar? As long as you’re working on wood with protective coating, it is safe to clean it with vinegar. However, if you’re cleaning hardwood floors, avoid using this solution. The acidity...
Several common causes contribute to that peskyresidue build-upon your hardwood floors, such assticky tape residueandadhesive stainsfrom various household items.Wax build-upoften sneaks in when you apply floor polish without giving the floors a good clean in between, leading to layers that can becom...
Note that rubber-backed or non-ventilated floor mats or rugs can damage your floor. Instead use floor mats or rugs made especially for hardwood floors or use hardwood floor pads under the mat. It is pretty important to keep under the mats clean as well a build up of dirt and the movemen...
Further, dirty clothes can pass that dirt, sweat, or grime into the carpet or onto your hardwood, making it more of a chore to clean later. Instead, throw your dirty clothes in the hamper or laundry room as soon as you take them off and put the clean clothes away neatly in the close...
Clean high-traffic areas like the kitchen once a week; for less-trafficked areas, mop once a month using a mop recommended for hardwood floors. Wax-Finished Hardwood Floors If you have waxed wood floors, you're off the hook—sort of. Since this type of flooring can be damaged by even...
Like hardwood floors and leather, the wax finish on furniture and flooring can be stripped away by acidity. That can leave your surfaces looking dull and lifeless and can also leave them vulnerable to further damage. Instead, use a cleaning product specifically designed for waxed surfaces to ...
Steer clear of wax and polish. Laminate floors do not need any additional polishing, as they’re designed to be resilient and last a long time. A waxy buildup will only ruin the shiny finish and make them look dull and hazy. Clean up spills immediately. ...
I had previously used Orange Glo products to clean the hardwood floors in my home, and they had worked well, so I decided to purchase this and try it. When I got it home, I tried it first on my cabinets in the kitchen. It really revived their shine. They had previously looked dull...
As a result, if you follow the basic cleaning routine above, there’s very little need for any ongoing maintenance of your vinyl floors. Unlike hardwood, for instance, you don’t need to apply wax or polish the surface to restore shine. A deep clean with soap and warm water is all tha...
Will this cleaner remove the wax and restore to their natural colour? Reply SimplyGoodStuff says: 03/19/2010 - 3:24 PM It may not be able to restore the color, but it should remove the waxy build-up. If it is the coating that is causing the color difference, then it would work...