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The trick is to minimize the cleaner amounts...these can leave residues...I use just a damp towel for most of my floor cleaning. -
I love Bona! -
Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.I have use just a damp mop, but still seems to leave the foot print issue. after it dries. -
Bona is supurb {no wet mop!}! -
swiffer wet is ideal!! -
Water and vinegar is a good all purpose cleaning solution that is safe and also disinfects better than more commercial cleaners. -
You'll want to be careful with any store cleaners if you have pets. Having said that, We like using homemade vinegar/water solution as SawHorse mentioned above. I use 1/2 cup of white vinegar to one gallon of warm water as my base - but if you google "natural wood floor cleaning recipes" you can find all kinds of additions depending on the outcome you'd like. Vinegar won't leave a residue which is probably what's causing those foot prints. We also use the Method wood floor brand because ...» -
We definitely recommend the Bona! -
We recently installed both factory finished hardwoods and engineered woods throughout our home and the showroom reccommended Bona for both. They carry the entire line at Bed Bath & Beyond stores. -
The fastest and best cleaning method I have found for my 6 hardwood floors is a steam mop with just water. The only caution is to make sure to dry up any water left behind from the steam, and do it right away. I use an old towel under one foot right while I'm cleaning and dry as I go. Nothing leaves the floor cleaner and streak free with little effort. I have black floors in three room, so I know streaks when I see them! ;) I tried two brands of steam mops and recommend the better grade Bissel. -
Donna do you happen to know my good friends Christie and Tim in St. Matthews.
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No, I have just lived here for a short while and don't know many people in the town yet. I built a new home and have been pretty busy just getting settled in.
