Slinks

Just got new hardwood floors with water-based finish.

What should I use for regular cleaning?

Just a microfiber cloth?

Is the roomba or scooba recommended?

Vaccuum cleaner?

stogie1020

Available at Target:

http://www.amazon.com/3M-Scotch-Brit...sxp_grid_i_0_0

jupitersolo

We have something similar, but when we really want to clean it, we use this

http://www.amazon.com/Bissell-1867-S.../dp/B00008NRTV

pinky_ttc

I use something similar to stogie's suggestion [microfiber mop thing] and Bruce floor cleaning solution.

My cleaning ladies say they sometimes use some diluted vinegar to clean my floors.

NSXNEXT

iTrader: (2)

Yup, my father does side jobs with a guy that refinishes hardwood flooring and he says that is what to use. 50/50 mix.

HOWEVER.... how was the floor put down?
1) unfinished flooring laid then a poly finish applied
2) prefinished hardwood
3) laminate (i.e. Pergo)

If it it #1, go to town with the vinegar/water mix
If 2 or 3, use a slightly damp mop (wring it out several times). Problem is the water can collect in the grooves of a tongue and groove floor and warp and rot the wood.

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iTrader: (2)

I definitely would not recommended this for use on laminate flooring.

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

Twice a year we used a slightly damp mop with Murphy's Oil and do the entire floor. The rest of the year we maintain it with a microfiber and Bruce cleaner...

Of course it is vacuumed regularly as well.

jupitersolo

I don't see where that was asked. OP said hardwood, not laminate. Plus there's no way it would get hot enough to do anything to laminate.

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iTrader: (2)

Unfortunately most people don't differentiate between hardwood floors and laminate. They are typically all referred to as "hardwood floors"

I asked my Dad's friend about it and he's personally seen delamination in laminate flooring from the use of both those steam cleaners as well as using a wet mop.

VTEC11

As many have said, sweep/vacuum floors regularly. Here's what we use, it's safe for pre-finished and site finished wood floors.

http://store.mybonahome.com/hardwood-floor-cleaner.aspx

pinky_ttc

They have that at costco!

Sarlacc

Go over it with a vacuum first and then we use Bona with a microfiber thingie on a stick.

svtmike

That's exactly how my hardwood floors become clean.

moeronn

White kind of vacuum's do you use on hardwood? I usually just use a dust mop.

svtmike

I don't use any kind of vacuum. My wife uses our Dyson though....

jupitersolo

Any should do, just make sure the beater brush is off.

Sarlacc

fsttyms1

I use my dyson to vacuum it then i use a mop with 50/50 vinegar water solution, or Murphy Oil Soap.

Fibonacci

This is all you need:

http://www.haanusa.com/

Slinks

Thanks for all the replies.

I've got a microfiber mop. I don't have any solution to go with it yet, but I'll pick one up.

In regards to the type of floor: Its was an unfinished hardwood, with a water-based finish applied after it was installed.

So no one recommends a roomba? Are they not good for the floors, or just don't really help?