momto4kiddos
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Post by momto4kiddos on Aug 28, 2022 23:57:09 GMT
I have a lot of hardwood in my main living areas, kitchen, dining, livingroom. They always seem to be dirty, everyone dragging dirt in on their feet. I do have rugs at the doors. Sometimes I sweep them, sometimes i'll run a vacuum over them. Either way there is so much space I end up doing it in sections and feeling like I could do a better job.
So how to you clean, keep your hardwoods clean? Washing them is also time consuming so if you want to throw in your thoughts there feel free.
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Post by myshelly on Aug 29, 2022 0:00:27 GMT
This is why I don’t have any hardwood in my house. They always look and feel dirty to me.
For our tile we vacuum and then mop. Vacuum almost every day and mop weekly.
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 29, 2022 0:07:27 GMT
I love my hardwood floors and send my Euphy and iRobot on them every few days. The carpet gets vacuumed on the lower, carpeted floor. The wood floors do get mopped too, but not as often.
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Post by caangel on Aug 29, 2022 0:10:57 GMT
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If I am doing the work: sweep. I hate the noise and weight of a vacuum.
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Post by katlady on Aug 29, 2022 0:31:22 GMT
I vacuum or sweep (depends on my mood) about every other day. Then mop once a week.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Aug 29, 2022 0:55:25 GMT
Swiffer or dust mop daily, vacuum and mop once a week.
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Post by lisae on Aug 29, 2022 1:09:01 GMT
Canister vacuum
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Post by Scrapper100 on Aug 29, 2022 1:11:49 GMT
Dust mop and vacuum in between washing them.
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Post by CardBoxer on Aug 29, 2022 1:38:21 GMT
Vacuum (Dyson since hate cords), leave outside shoes on the door mat that’s inside the door or in a boot tray in the closet, and wear inside shoes inside.
And there are two outside mats, one really outside and one in the exterior entryway—kind of like a tiny mud room but at the front door.
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Post by pjaye on Aug 29, 2022 1:56:36 GMT
I have the Dyson Omni-glide which is designed for hard floors. I run that over every day or so if it needs it, then I use the stream mop once a week. They always look and feel dirty to me So it's better to have all that dirt hidden in the carpet? Because it's the exact same amount of dirt...if you can see it on your hardwood floors, then it's also in the carpet - and it never truly all comes out of there.
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Post by Merge on Aug 29, 2022 2:03:26 GMT
I have a Shark cordless vac that is easy to run around after dinner to get any dust and dog hair. If there's a spot or smear - paw prints on a rainy day, for example - I wipe it up with a microfiber cloth. Our cleaning people do a full mop when they come.
Also, we don't wear shoes in the house, and I have a special mat at the back door that helps limit what the dogs track in.
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Post by paigepea on Aug 29, 2022 2:10:25 GMT
Vacuum or sweep depending on my mood. Mop once a week. Do you have a good hardwood floor cleaner. I use the bona one or the method one. I love how the method one smells. After dinner I sweep.
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Post by paigepea on Aug 29, 2022 2:10:57 GMT
I have a Shark cordless vac that is easy to run around after dinner to get any dust and dog hair. If there's a spot or smear - paw prints on a rainy day, for example - I wipe it up with a microfiber cloth. Our cleaning people do a full mop when they come. Also, we don't wear shoes in the house, and I have a special mat at the back door that helps limit what the dogs track in. Can you share what special mat you have? Thx!
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Post by Merge on Aug 29, 2022 3:22:53 GMT
I have a Shark cordless vac that is easy to run around after dinner to get any dust and dog hair. If there's a spot or smear - paw prints on a rainy day, for example - I wipe it up with a microfiber cloth. Our cleaning people do a full mop when they come. Also, we don't wear shoes in the house, and I have a special mat at the back door that helps limit what the dogs track in. Can you share what special mat you have? Thx! It’s similar to this. My Doggy Place - Microfiber Door Mat - Soft and Plush Pet Mat for Every Room of The House - Dirt and Water Absorbent Mat - Washer & Dryer Safe Non-Slip Mat a.co/d/adc0hlBDoes a pretty decent job with your basic wet/slightly dirty paws. Not going to help with a massive mud situation!
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Post by crazy4scraps on Aug 29, 2022 5:03:46 GMT
This is why I don’t have any hardwood in my house. They always look and feel dirty to me. For our tile we vacuum and then mop. Vacuum almost every day and mop weekly. I don’t understand this. It’s a hard surfaced floor no different really than tile or linoleum or LVP. If it’s properly sealed and finished like ours was at our old house after we ripped out all the carpeting, it was so easy to keep it clean. I’d vacuum and then go back over it with a steam mop and it would all be squeaky clean. We have all hard surface flooring throughout our lake place and I love it. Some are LVP, some are tile, some are manufactured wood. It all cleans up really easily by vacuuming and mopping as needed. It’s all waterproof. My house on the other hand is another story. We have mostly tile on the main floor except there is carpet in the livingroom, family room and office, and I will be so very happy when every inch of it is ripped out because I hate it so much. The entire second floor is carpet aside from the two bathrooms. If I could have my way every inch of that carpet would go too, but I’m pretty sure DH would cancel out my vote.
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Post by maryannscraps on Aug 29, 2022 9:35:18 GMT
I dust mop every day or so. I use a spray mop once a week with the cleaner the floor people recommended. My wood floors are wonderful. They don't make my feet ache, they stay very clean, and they look nice and warm. I'm so happy we had them refinished with the renovation. They had really yellowed after 25 years and now they look like new.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Aug 29, 2022 11:21:00 GMT
I vacuum almost every day with a Dyson cordless stick. Sweeping is aggravating with the dog hair - it all gets stuck to the broom. I mop weekly unless it’s rained and then I have to clean up after muddy paws.
I love my hardwoods. It’s my hands-down preference for flooring. We have slate in the long foyer/hallway across the front of the house. It’s beautiful - when it’s immaculately clean but with two GSDs that’s rare. Their hair shows up on it too well and they lie there to keep an eye on the front of the house so drool can be an issue too. Good thing they’re lovable.
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Post by littlemama on Aug 29, 2022 12:05:33 GMT
Dh either uses a dust mop or he vacuums and then steam mops. I dont know what drives the decision of whether to dust mop or vacuum. 🤷🏼♀️
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Post by smartypants71 on Aug 29, 2022 12:56:44 GMT
I have a German Shedder, so I use the Dyson stick vac daily. My cleaning service takes care of the mopping and more thorough cleaning.
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Post by Tearisci on Aug 29, 2022 13:06:56 GMT
I have a stick vacuum that I use almost daily which is lightweight and gets under tables.
I just lost my cleaner so now I'm going to have to mop! Ugh.
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Post by tealpaperowl on Aug 29, 2022 13:12:46 GMT
We always have ours vacuumed and steam mopped
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Post by Gem Girl on Aug 29, 2022 19:00:32 GMT
I dust mop every day or so. I use a spray mop once a week with the cleaner the floor people recommended. My wood floors are wonderful. They don't make my feet ache, they stay very clean, and they look nice and warm. I'm so happy we had them refinished with the renovation. They had really yellowed after 25 years and now they look like new. Might you be willing to share what this is? The only one I hear about it Bona, but I think there's something that gives a long-lasting shine without looking thick....? TIA
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Post by maryannscraps on Aug 29, 2022 19:07:27 GMT
I dust mop every day or so. I use a spray mop once a week with the cleaner the floor people recommended. My wood floors are wonderful. They don't make my feet ache, they stay very clean, and they look nice and warm. I'm so happy we had them refinished with the renovation. They had really yellowed after 25 years and now they look like new. Might you be willing to share what this is? The only one I hear about it Bona, but I think there's something that gives a long-lasting shine without looking thick....? TIA It's called Loba hardwood floor cleaner. My floors have a matte finish, and this leaves them clean with no film or stickiness. It doesn't shine anything, sorry!
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Post by jenna on Aug 29, 2022 20:34:48 GMT
My house is 90% tile flooring + one big area rug and I vacuum. Mopping? What's that? I hate mopping with all my being and only do it if someone's coming over or like.. a spill happens. Otherwise vacuum to pick up the rogue cat hair and wet swiffer to pretend I've mopped lmao
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Aug 29, 2022 22:16:21 GMT
Can you share what special mat you have? Thx! Another rug to consider are the LL Bean Waterhog mats. They are really good for trapping water, dirt and mud at the door. They last forever and are easy to clean. Just take them outside and hose them down. We've had them both inside the door as well as outside the door. Many sizes, colors and designs. They even have mats made for under the pet water/food bowls. Might you be willing to share what this is? The only one I hear about it Bona, but I think there's something that gives a long-lasting shine without looking thick....? TIA Have you tried the Bona floor polish? They have a low gloss and a high gloss. Since we have a dog and lots of traffic, the housekeeper uses it every 6 months or so. Not thick or sticky and really brings the shine back.
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Post by papersilly on Aug 29, 2022 22:24:55 GMT
swiffer or vacuum. for wet cleaning, i use a mop.
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Post by gigito7 on Aug 30, 2022 1:13:10 GMT
I sweep or vacuum throw rugs, swiffer hardwood and wet swiffer occasionally. There’s only two of us.
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Post by paigepea on Aug 30, 2022 1:26:32 GMT
I dust mop every day or so. I use a spray mop once a week with the cleaner the floor people recommended. My wood floors are wonderful. They don't make my feet ache, they stay very clean, and they look nice and warm. I'm so happy we had them refinished with the renovation. They had really yellowed after 25 years and now they look like new. Might you be willing to share what this is? The only one I hear about it Bona, but I think there's something that gives a long-lasting shine without looking thick....? TIA We use bona once a week. Floors shine and don’t look thick. I also love the method floor cleaner because it smells like almonds.
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Post by cmpeter on Aug 30, 2022 3:17:06 GMT
Roomba and dh mops as needed. We don’t have indoor outdoor pets. No kids.
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Post by TXMary on Aug 30, 2022 4:01:33 GMT
For those with the Dyson Cordless, I am reading the reviews and some mention that you have to hold the power button down while you’re using it. Is that true? Is that a problem? I love my big Dyson but we finally got all the carpet out and are 100% hardwood and tile. I love it but I did want a stick vac for quick cleanups. I'm just not sure I would like that.
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