Cottonwood Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 So far I"ve only lived in homes with tile and carpet. We just bought a house with the wood floors seen in the pic. Are they difficult to take care of? I don't know what sort of wood they are. My REaltor is trying to find out from the seller. Is water a huge concern? I mean, if something spills, as long as I clean it up right away, it's all good? Just outside the dining room door is a pool, so I'm not thrilled they chose wood there. But anyhoooooo........ Other than swiffering and sweeping, what do I need to know? A steam mop would be out of the question, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Easy peasy. Sweep/vacuum. Spray mop with the Bona system. Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 A second vote for the Bona system. Not expensive and so worth it. The polish does not build up a residue after a while (unlike other manufacturers). I use the Hardwood and the Laminate/Tile/Stone regularly on client's floors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Get rid of the children, dogs and cats. In spite of all care, rules, and precautions, they will somehow ruin your floors. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I use Bona, too but cheaper than that is a vinegar rinse with essential oils thrown in for a light scent. We re-did our floors 6 yrs ago after a house fire and I've basically spot mopped as needed since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I use Bona, too but cheaper than that is a vinegar rinse with essential oils thrown in for a light scent. We re-did our floors 6 yrs ago after a house fire and I've basically spot mopped as needed since. When I used vinegar, I could see streaks on my dark-finished hardwood. Bona was worth it to me. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I vacuum every second day with a hardwood vacuum attachment, and mop once a week with plain warm water. MY whole house has hardwood floors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Water isn't a problem on sealed wooden floors, only on the laminate board type, and even then, if you dry it up reasonably quickly you're ok. On both types I have always used the type of foam rubber mop that you can squeeze most of the water out of. I use plain water or add vinegar and / or a drop of dish soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I have some laminate and some hardwood. There is a bond product for each of them. I use microfiber cloths on my swifter to dust them, using a vacuum to,pick up the crumbs. Bona or LOC in warm water if th level,of dirt calls for it. I have lots of little people,in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I've tried a ton of wood floor products and agree that Bona works best for me too. In my ideal world, I would sweep or vacuum daily and mop once a week. In my real world, I sweep or vacuum weekly and mop once a month. Also, when mopping, go with the grain of the wood, not against it. Streaks are less visible that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 So far I"ve only lived in homes with tile and carpet. We just bought a house with the wood floors seen in the pic. Are they difficult to take care of? I don't know what sort of wood they are. My REaltor is trying to find out from the seller. Is water a huge concern? I mean, if something spills, as long as I clean it up right away, it's all good? Just outside the dining room door is a pool, so I'm not thrilled they chose wood there. But anyhoooooo........ Other than swiffering and sweeping, what do I need to know? A steam mop would be out of the question, right? Pretty! I damp mop once in awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Bona here too. My whole house is hardwood and laminate. We have a dog, and our house is grand central station for teenagers. Spills, mud, you name it, have been on this floor with no major issues. My biggest piece of advice is to just be OK with scratches. Wood floors wear, but in my opinion it is part of the charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 After living with only wood floors, I now find the idea of carpet gross, lol. I sweep, I have a vacume that has a hardwood attachment. I have a swiffer dusting thing, that is different than what a broom does I discovered. And every now and then I use a wet swiffer/bona thing-y. But not that often. Mostly I just sweep when it gets too gritty. It is NOT a lot of work, nor does it require spending a lot of money. And, honestly, it doesn't require a lot of cleaning. I am sooo not a housekeeper and it doesn't stress me out at all. And NO worries when a kid or a cat barfs or a guest spills a glass of wine. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 It depends on how they're finished. One of my houses had dark stained oak floors finished with polyurethane. Vinegar and water worked beautifully on them. My current house has engineered hardwood floors, which have a clear acrylic finish over oak. Vinegar and water leaves spots. Murphy's Oil Soap leaves a sticky residue. A tiny bit of blue Dawn in a bucket of water works beautifully, as long as I dry the floor afterward. Bona is wonderful, but more expensive than Dawn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottonwood Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Thank u so much, every one! So glad to hear its not as fussy as I imagined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Mary Hunt had a good Everyday Cheapskate column on cleaning hardwood floors. The link is http://www.everydaycheapskate.com/home-and-family/how-to-clean-and-care-for-wood-and-laminate-floors/. Even though the published it a bit ago, I saw it only recently, so I haven't tried it. Erica in OR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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