Steps To Get Residue Off Hardwood Floors
The steps to get the Residue Off Hardwood Floors are as follows:
- Vacuum Or Sweep: Start with the Vacuum or sweep process, in case of the vacuum use the brush head. This process will remove all the dust and dirt.
- Solution: The next step is to make a solution of the ammonia(1/2 cup) and 1 gallon of clean warm water in a bucket and stir the application.
- Mop: Once the solution is ready then mop the floor with the ammonia solution with the help of terrycloth mop. After the mopping wipe the solution with the microfiber cleaning cloth using hands.
- Buff: After that buff the floor dry in the circular motions. The user needs to apply moderate pressure to areas especially where the visible hazy/residue has buildup. Allow the Hardwood floor to rest for almost an hour before allowing foot traffic again.
- Floor Mats: It is very important to Place the floor mats at all entrances because Sometimes, water that is dragged in from outside leads a lot of residue on hardwood flooring.
How To Get Sticky Residue Off Hardwood Floors?
- Sweep: First of all, Sweep the affected area with a soft broom in order to clean any dirt lodged in the cracks.
- Vinegar: Prepare a solution of the 1 cup of white vinegar with almost a gallon of warm water and stir thoroughly.
- Dip: After that wipe the affected area, and when the mop glides freely that time the floor is clean.
- Dry: Let the floor dry and to speed up the drying process dry with the help of the cloth.
General Tip
For the regular maintenance, vacuum the hardwood floor with a brush head and damp mop. Besides that try spraying the floor with a light spray of clean water and then mopping with a microfiber cleaning pad.