Should hardwood/laminate floor be cleaned with a "Murphy's soap" or other like product besides the Bona product once in a while?
520202
According to the very reputible person who owns the company that installed our hardwood floors, definitely NOT. The beauty of the Bona is there is nothing in it that will change the finish of the floors. Bona is a strong enough cleaner on its own.
2035522
there is nothing better for wood floors does not leave residue. Good. on kitchen floors too.[people ask how I keep floors so clean. murphy oil soap.
428218
I use these myself for wood floors. I just use Murphy's oil soap spray that I made up instead of the Swiffer cleaner.
2164945
It is not recommended, but I have used it for years and my floors still look like new. I also use the Bona floor cleaner and the floors look terrific.
2050078
Bona has a product for hardwood floors and one for laminate and tile. I have laminate and tile in my house and have used both products without a problem.
1154417
I use my Oreck steamer of my laminate floors every week. Be sure us use distilled water and use the steamer on its lowest setting. I spray bona cleaner as I steam the floors.
123215
Hi, thanks for your answer. You can buy the liquid cleaner on Amazon.com. I've checked our catalog and found the Libman 2047006 Liquid Hardwood Floor Cleaner on the following link:
1498705
I am regularly using bona to maintain by new laminate floor. I apply it every few months. I do not have experience with old laminates floors. When my contractor left the house after installing the laminate floor, removing wood panels from walls, finishing the wall, painting the walls and installing tiles in bathroom and some other area, the floor was looking really dull. Bona made it extremely shiny. This can easy hide all the hairline scratches but this cannot hide deep scratches and water damages, if any.
359549
You would need to first vacuum up the cat hair. Then use the he Bona Motion Hardwood Floor Mop to get the floor clean when you spray on the Bona cleaner. I always vacuum my hardwood floors, then use the Bona Motion mop to spray and clean. It's a GREAT mop.
242203
Yes! I clean my refinished 50+ year-old wood floors with a Odoban solution and a sponge mop. It may not eliminate the odor the first swipe but keep on using Odoban and the smell will fade away.
2268978
Not if you clean it up in a reasonable amount of time. I spilled some on hardwood but cleaned it up within a couple hours and it was fine. It just gets sticky after a while so you may need Goo-gone or something to help
2050076
The part that's specific to hardwood floors on this product is the fluid cleaner in the cartridge. The product comes with Bona cleaner for hardwood floors. However, they also make a cleaner for stone, tile and laminate. If you can find that in a cartridge that fits into this sweeper, it should work just fine. There's nothing about the actual sweeper that's going to damage tile. However, you can clean tile with mops that have brushes or something to scrape any stuck on dirt and this sweeper has no such option. It's just a soft cloth, ideal for hardwood but maybe not the best for tile and grout. The part that's specific to hardwood floors on this product is the fluid cleaner in the cartridge. The product comes with Bona cleaner for hardwood floors. However, they also make a cleaner for stone, tile and laminate. If you can find that in a cartridge that fits into this sweeper, it should work just fine. There's nothing about the actual sweeper that's going to damage tile. However, you can clean tile with mops that have brushes or something to scrape any stuck on dirt and this sweeper has no such option. It's just a soft cloth, ideal for hardwood but maybe not the best for tile and grout.
882175
On laminate and tile I use vinegar and water. On hardwood I use Bono hardwood floor cleaner. If cleaning pet mess I have used woolite pet stain spray.
1474703
I believe this is only safe for finished floors. I would call a woodshop to see what you could use to clean your wood before finishing. Once you have finished your floor, I would recommend Bona to clean it. Good luck.
1530336
Why remove it? If you use a wax stripper, it may damage your laminate. Try a vinegar & water wash first. If that doesn't work, try ammonia and water, but it may dull the finish on your floor
425997
Well is a special Bona for laminate flooring, and is excellent for remove shoes marks, and dirt. I really think is more expensive the Bona for wood, and I don't switch but I don't think is a problem if you want expend more money. The Bona products are so good I don't think you need use the steam mop. And I think is a bad idea use the Bona whit a Steam mop. Only to don't start an accident or make the life of the steam mop shorter. I use a steam mop in the past for wood, but really the Bona make a to much better work. My steam mop is in the trash.
898689
Repeated use of Murphy's Oil Soap has resulted in a very dull, if not stripped, finish on the original hardwood floors and trim in my home. Big mistake.