How effective is Swiffer on hardwood floors? Can you apply a gloss using a Swiffer?
859386
It works great on hardwood floors, and the wet clothes that come with it are a great addition. I would not use it to apply a gloss to the floor, it is not a sponge so the gloss would not stick to it long enough for you to place on the floor. I just use a simple $5 sponge mop from walmart to apply a gloss to my hardwoods and that seems to work the best.
859387
Swifter can make your wood floor shine on their own. However, one can also spray Bona and get a shinier result.
859388
I have both tile and wood floors, and the Swiffer does a great job. As for applying a gloss, I would imagine that you could use your own cloth with product. The dry Swiffer cloths are meant to trap and hold dirt, not to apply any kind of finish. My wood floors have a permanent finish, so I have no need to apply anything else. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
545580
I use this only on my hardwood floors and it is great. If my floors are dirtier than usual, I add a little more polycare than the label calls for, and it always gives the floor a great shine. My hardwood installer recommended this many, many years ago and it is all I ever use. You can also buy this in a small version first to see if you like it.
2168318
I am assuming this question is referring to "finished" hardwood floors. Yes you can but ofcourse please correct me if I am wrong as everyone here is saying no. The product specifically states on the box it can be used on "finished" wood floors and laminates. The instructions say do not use on "highly worn or unfinished" floors. In addition, this product is the pad not the solution as some of these comments seem to be referring to. If Proctor and Gamble makes a specific solution for wood flooring, which they do, it does not mean all other swiffer solutions cannot be used for wood floors. Part of it is a marketing tool. I hope this helps and makes others look into this answer a little further. I am assuming this question is referring to "finished" hardwood floors. Yes you can but ofcourse please correct me if I am wrong as everyone here is saying no. The product specifically states on the box it can be used on "finished" wood floors and laminates. The instructions say do not use on "highly worn or unfinished" floors. In addition, this product is the pad not the solution as some of these comments seem to be referring to. If Proctor and Gamble makes a specific solution for wood flooring, which they do, it does not mean all other swiffer solutions... » Read More I am assuming this question is referring to "finished" hardwood floors. Yes you can but ofcourse please correct me if I am wrong as everyone here is saying no. The product specifically states on the box it can be used on "finished" wood floors and laminates. The instructions say do not use on "highly worn or unfinished" floors. In addition, this product is the pad not the solution as some of these comments seem to be referring to. If Proctor and Gamble makes a specific solution for wood flooring, which they do, it does not mean all other swiffer solutions cannot be used for wood floors. Part of it is a marketing tool. I hope this helps and makes others look into this answer a little further. « Show Less
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!!!!
1659091
I have found that the safest way to clean my Bamboo Wooden floors is with water. A little Murphy's Oil Soap in the water if there is a lot of soil. The Swiffer Wood starter kit applied too much cleaner and there were streaks on the floor. Rely on the manufacturer regarding laminate floors.
1560281
It works fine on a textured floor. We use swiffer floor pads on it, works great.
453811
If you have little ones, I am sure your flooring is smooth. YES! It will work. I have a large amount of tile, and this mop is perfect. The Swiffer was too small. The industrial ones were $300. Too much. This one is perfect. I use it almost every single day. It is great. I bet you will love it. But, if your floors have anything that could catch the mop, it will not be worth it. It is natural cotton, and would catch on splinters. They suggest that it be washed with natural soap. I am planning on using Dr. Bonners. The mop also has two settings for themop head. Proba ly more than you want to know! It picks up everything. If you have little ones, I am sure your flooring is smooth. YES! It will work. I have a large amount of tile, and this mop is perfect. The Swiffer was too small. The industrial ones were $300. Too much. This one is perfect. I use it almost every single day. It is great. I bet you will love it. But, if your floors have anything that could catch the mop, it will not be worth it. It is natural cotton, and would catch on splinters. They suggest that it be washed with natural soap. I am planning on using Dr. Bonners. The mop also has two settings for themop head. Proba ly more than you want to... » Read More If you have little ones, I am sure your flooring is smooth. YES! It will work. I have a large amount of tile, and this mop is perfect. The Swiffer was too small. The industrial ones were $300. Too much. This one is perfect. I use it almost every single day. It is great. I bet you will love it. But, if your floors have anything that could catch the mop, it will not be worth it. It is natural cotton, and would catch on splinters. They suggest that it be washed with natural soap. I am planning on using Dr. Bonners. The mop also has two settings for themop head. Proba ly more than you want to know! It picks up everything. « Show Less
270881
I personally prefer it to the swiffer on a laminate floor. It corrals the dirt into one spot instead of attaching it to the pad. I hope that helps. I really liked the product.
1624366
In my opinion no. I have a Swiffer dust mop and I spray it on there and then apply it to my floors.
345653
I've used on perfinished with no problems, I've used it on oak and maple. I'll be installing another floor next week and it's a perfinished cherry.
891644
Works great on hardwood floors. We have Bruce flooring, glossy finish. No scratches.
938757
It worked good on my wood floor. I double coated it in high traffic areas. Only problem I found was that when doing normal cleaning (washing floor with regular water or water with pine sol or other cleaner added) the shine dissipates. So I'm thinking I have to redo it a lot, not just once.
1273566
That's an excellent question that I don't know the answer to. It's and emulsifier that strips oil and dirt from surfaces. So if your hardwood floors are real wood with a waxed surface I would advise against it. But if its Pergo flooring or an imitation wood I would go for it at 15 to 1. If you have stained areas you can always treat those with a higher concentration spray and wipe clean.
1055261
not sure what swiffer picker upper is but I use this on my tile floors and it works great! I have used it on my lamanent floors and it's good but I push it gently so that it won"t scratch.
2283351
This mop actually works! Swiffer moves dust around. Would not use anything else on my wood floors.
844122
I use the Bona Hardwood mop motion to apply. Just spray and mop. You don't need to use pressure. I mop the floors every other week so there is not much dirt build up. Don't use like you would do with water. Spray once then mop, spray again then mop.
1708118
I don't think the wipes make as big a difference as the cleaner used. Swiffer also makes a cleaner designed for hardwood floors.