by katrinasheffield 23 Dec 2012

Has anyone ever use Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner? If so, how'd it work and how'd you use it?

We are having company for Christmas so I'm trying to clean (ie - set up the machine to embroider - clean something. Return to machine - clean something else.)
My floors have a matte poly on them and they look pretty dull. My husband said to only ever use a little vinegar and a little dish soap. Well..... they look terrible so I bought Bona. I've swept, vacuumed and mopped. Now I'm on my hands and knees spraying and wiping and buffing. I have 1 of 6 rooms done and if it looks any better - it isn't by much. Is there a trick?
Usually within 10 minutes of mopping my floors look like the animals have been on them for days. Maybe the trick is I need to be patient and the floors will still look good in a couple days? I REALLY don't wanna be doing this Christmas morning before they arrive!

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Comments (3)

by cj2sew 23 Dec 2012

Go back to the vinegar water as a rinse NO soap . Sometimes you have such a build up of solutions that the floors do become sticky. I use Murphy's oil soap as a cleaner but, then clear water rinse.

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by katrinasheffield 23 Dec 2012

I typically do use just vinegar. When the dogs have been muddy, thats when I use a bit of soap and then go back and rinse. I tried murphys oil soap once and my husband about strangled me when he found out… So I haven't done that again - but I do use it on my cabinets :)

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by lenamae 23 Dec 2012

I use it all time just spray it on the mop i and using then spray the floor and run your mop in the directions of the boards in your floor do not walk on it untill dry.leaves a clean and pretty floor I use the little wet mop that uses the pads but I use a dry pad to start witn and spray my cleaner on it . if I am in a big hurrt I use a string mop went is water and white viager be sure to ring mop out real good it will clean dry fast and leave a shine.
Lenmae

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by katrinasheffield 23 Dec 2012

I haven't really used anything on them except vinegar and a bit of soap every now and again for about 2.5 years (except that Murphys Oil Soap incident). I guess if I do this more than every 2 years they will stay prettier and be much easier to clean! I can probably just attach a rag to my swiffer mop and do it that way… Thanks so much!!

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by noah 23 Dec 2012

Poor u i have carpet and cushion floor so no troubles but i wish u the best !! Merry CHRISTMAS carolyn

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by katrinasheffield 23 Dec 2012

I really can't complain about these floors. They are absolutely beautiful. I couldn't have picked a prettier floor if given the option. I have carpet in my bedrooms and bonus room - but hardwood everywhere else. :)

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