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Is Murphy’s oil soap a good cleaner for hardwood floors?

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THOROUGHLY SATISFYING

For a deep, conventional cleaning, consider using a concentrated product like Murphy® Original Formula. … Whether you’re cleaning one area or all of your flooring, Murphy® Oil Soap is safe to use on hardwood floors.

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Likewise, is Murphy’s oil soap bad for hardwood floors?

Do NOT clean your floors with Murphy’s Oil Soap, Mop and Glo, Orange Glo, Swiffer Wet Mop, furniture polish such as Pledge, vinegar, ammonia, or any pine cleaners! All of these cleaners, over time, will dull and damage the finish.

Hereof, do you have to rinse off Murphy’s Oil Soap? Answer: You use 1/4 c. soap in 1 gallon of warm water. I have never rinsed the floor afterward, but I do make sure that I get up all excess with a soft, dry towel or rag.

Likewise, people ask, how do you use Murphy Oil on hardwood floors?

How can I make my hardwood floors look new again?

How can I get my hardwood floors to shine without wax?

How to shine wood floor with home-made polish

  1. Mix about a quarter cup (60ml) of distilled vinegar in every one gallon (3.8 L) warm water and mix well for effective action. …
  2. Add a few drops of essential oil to the solution. …
  3. Dampen the mop and wring properly to avoid excess solution from spilling on the floor.

What should you not put on a hardwood floor?

Don‘t use straight ammonia, alkaline products or abrasive cleaners. They’ll dull or scratch the finish. Don’t rely on lemon juice or a vinegar-and-water solution to clean hardwood floors. “I don’t recommend using vinegar or lemon juice, at least not in large quantities, as these can damage the floor’s seal,” said Wise.

Will bona ruin hardwood floors?

The most common cause of cloudy hardwood floors is using the wrong cleaner. … Bona products are specially designed to protect floors and the environment. Bona cleaners won’t dull your floors or leave behind any residue.

What is the best thing to use to clean wood floors?

You can use a commercial wood-cleaning product, like Bona or Murphy Oil Soap. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. You can also make your own cleaner by mixing one part vinegar to 10 parts warm water. Add a few drops of liquid Castile soap.

How do you get rid of Murphy’s oil soap residue?

Original Author. Ok, I came up with my own solution, so if anyone ever needs it: 2 cups white vinegar in a gallon of water, mop vigorously and let dry, repeat as needed.

Can you mix vinegar and Murphy’s Oil Soap?

All-purpose cleaner: White vinegar works well to clean toilets, sinks, floors and other surfaces. Keep in a spray bottle. … Floor cleaner: Fill a bucket with hot water, add 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 drop of liquid dish soap or Murphy Oil Soap.

Does Murphy Oil Soap make floors shine?

Murphy Oil Soap for Laminate Wood Floors

You can also use the product for laminate wood floors, explains Murphy Oil Soap. … A simple mixture of hot water and Murphy Oil Soap is all you need to keep laminate floors clean and shiny without the need for aggressive cleaners or harmful chemicals.

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Hi, my name is Andres. Over the last 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of my friends and neighbors get the most sparkling carpets and rugs they’ve ever seen. In fact, many tell me they love taking their shoes off and rubbing their toes in the soft, fluffy carpet after they get the most thorough cleaning ever! They told me they wanted more… and I’m giving it to them!

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