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How do you clean hardwood floors after construction?

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Make a cleaning solution by adding two cups of white vinegar to a gallon of warm water. Sponge mop a small area with as little water as possible and immediately dry completely with a towel. It may take several applications to get all the dust up and remove any white residue or dullness from wooden or tiled surfaces.

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Besides, how do you clean unfinished hardwood floors?

To clean unfinished wood floors, you will need to dilute a cup of vinegar in one gallon of water, dip a mop in the diluted vinegar, and mop the floor while drying off excess water. To spot-clean any stains, you can use trisodium phosphate.

Furthermore, how soon can you clean new hardwood floors? (To read more about the curing process and timeline, check out How long does it take for newly refinished floors to dry and cure?). You’ll want to wait at least 15 days before using any cleaning product or water on your floors. But, you can use a dry microfiber mop once you reach the 7 day mark.

Keeping this in consideration, how do you protect newly finished hardwood floors during construction?

Rosin paper (red or brown) is often recommended to go hand in hand with masonite, as it can offer an extra layer of protection between the masonite and your finished flooring. Rosin paper isn’t the best to use on its own, however, as it can stain or tear at inconvenient moments.

What does a builders clean involve?

These days, the builders clean is a complete presentation of the project. The home owner/client knows what they want, and they expect it to be perfect. It involves cleaning everything from joinery to kitchens, wet areas, front porches, pool areas, windows, window frames and door tracks.

What is the best thing to use to clean wood floors?

You can use a commercial wood-cleaning product, like Bona or Murphy Oil Soap. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. You can also make your own cleaner by mixing one part vinegar to 10 parts warm water. Add a few drops of liquid Castile soap.

Can I use Murphy’s Oil Soap on unfinished wood?

Our Murphy’s Oil Soap Wood Cleaning Spray with Orange Oil is recommended to be used on finished wood surfaces. If the wood surface is unfinished, old or worn use of this product is not recommended. To use this product we recommend to spray and wipe with clean, dry cloth. No need to rinse.

Can I leave my wood floors unfinished?

You do not have to finish your hardwood floor. … It’s not as common as it used to be, but you can leave the floor unfinished. These are often called raw floors or bare floors. Stains and finishes keep out dirt and moisture, though.

How do I know if my wood floors are sealed?

?To tell if your wood floor is sealed, find an inconspicuous area, dab a drop of water on the surface, and see if it soaks in or beads on top. If the water drop beads on top of the wood, your floor is sealed. Surface-sealed floors are stain and water-damage resistant and easiest to clean.

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Hi, my name is Andres. Over the last 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of my friends and neighbors get the most sparkling carpets and rugs they’ve ever seen. In fact, many tell me they love taking their shoes off and rubbing their toes in the soft, fluffy carpet after they get the most thorough cleaning ever! They told me they wanted more… and I’m giving it to them!

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