How did it ruin your floors?
1996742
Years later I still have residue from this product. In the traffic patterns the floor is great, but near the walls/corners I still have areas of residue that are tough to remove. Ammonia and an abrasive scrubber have been the only thing that budges this stuff.
1691316
No, I have owned this machine for many years (Dec 2009) and I have run everything through it. Bleach, Mr Clean, Lysol, Pet Floor, Oxy Clean (dissolved and run through a sieve), TSP, Murphy's (a favorite) and I have used "Dry Foam" (a non-aerosol encapsulating product you mix with water) from the commercial supply house to clean the short pile rugs I have by my doorways. The only things you can't run through it are flammable solvents. I run a clean water rinse through it after I use a corrosive cleaner like bleach before putting the Floormate away. I'm here buying a Floormate as a gift for my sister in law. So my own 4 year old Floormate is still going strong with all of these other cleaning products used. No, I have owned this machine for many years (Dec 2009) and I have run everything through it. Bleach, Mr Clean, Lysol, Pet Floor, Oxy Clean (dissolved and run through a sieve), TSP, Murphy's (a favorite) and I have used "Dry Foam" (a non-aerosol encapsulating product you mix with water) from the commercial supply house to clean the short pile rugs I have by my doorways. The only things you can't run through it are flammable solvents. I run a clean water rinse through it after I use a corrosive cleaner like bleach before putting the Floormate away. I'm here buying a Floormate as a... » Read More No, I have owned this machine for many years (Dec 2009) and I have run everything through it. Bleach, Mr Clean, Lysol, Pet Floor, Oxy Clean (dissolved and run through a sieve), TSP, Murphy's (a favorite) and I have used "Dry Foam" (a non-aerosol encapsulating product you mix with water) from the commercial supply house to clean the short pile rugs I have by my doorways. The only things you can't run through it are flammable solvents. I run a clean water rinse through it after I use a corrosive cleaner like bleach before putting the Floormate away. I'm here buying a Floormate as a gift for my sister in law. So my own 4 year old Floormate is still going strong with all of these other cleaning products used. « Show Less
467842
I do not know if it will damage floors or paint. However I cut straws into 1 1/2 to 2 inch pieces and injected the poison into the straw as we have pets. A termite and pest control friend reccommed this approach. It seems to work. Good Luck
1633028
Yes, I did. I used the cleaner in a more diluted form, then the shine. My floors were Pergo. They were beautiful and lustrous. You should try it. I was getting my former house ready for listing and tried it on 8 year old floors. I sold the house in a week!
989183
I don't know for sure and I don't want to say yes and have you ruin your nice floors... Sorry to not be more of a help
1108063
Yes. It could damage your flooring? I use mine in my puppy room which is in my finished basement. I put a large piece of lino under it to protect floor.
1790237
Minutes after applying it started to dry. Do not let any moving air hit it. Wind, fans, this causes streaking. The bottle states to wait 24 hours I think before putting furniture back. But it ruined my floors, I don't recommend this product. I removed it 2 days later with ammonia free windex
1633029
Yes, I did. I used the cleaner in a more diluted form, then the shine. My floors were Pergo and were dull and tired. They came out beautiful and lustrous. You should try it. I was getting my former house ready for listing and tried it on 8 year old floors. I sold the house in a week!
2026727
Use a swifter so you don't have to lean in and on the flooring (a Lysol wipe on a yardstick probably would work better). Be sure to let it dry completely.
271565
I have experienced the same thing. Fortunately, mine is setting on concrete in my basement, so it is not a problem.I belive the feet are made of a plastic resin that just bleeds. Best cleaner I have ever seen for carpets is "Spot Shot", sold at most Home Depots or Lowes.
605135
I don't think it'll remove those, it's just for quick cleaning. If there is a mark for example from hair dye, I could recommend to make a paste out of peroxide and baking soda and carefully rub the spot. For another floor damages there are different types of treatments on the market. Hope it'll help.
1705724
So far scraping or just letting it wear off has been most effective, but not very efficient. If you scrape, use a plastic putty knife. I suspect their own floor CLEANING products will also do the job.
707238
I only used it on the cabinets in my house, kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room. I didn't try it on my hardwood floors since it has petroleum distillate in it and I have pets who lick their feet. I also used it only when I could have a lot of windows open to air the room and house. You need to wear gloves when you use this product.
764019
We have hard wood floors with a couple of larger area rugs and my "Devil" work well until about the 10th time. The plastic handle cracked. Gotta love duct tape. Yes I should have sent it back but sometimes things get in the way. Needless to say I will NOT be purchasing another DD any time soon. Good luck with yours though.
893292
no it really messed up my floors and it did not hold up very well, I was told by the company that there was no warranty on the frame
28227
No. It was frustrating to believe the hype and have the grime, dust, etc just get pushed around the floor.
42015
YES!!!! I just spent an entire day stripping it off my floor successfully! Simply sprayed Windex (the one WTIH Ammonia), used a non-scratch scouring sponge to scrub the floor, and a wet towel to wash it away. Took all day but I have a lot of hardwood. It was actually pretty easy and my floors are back!!!!