Wood Floors - How do I get the shine back?

qsducks · 04-01-2008, 01:23 PM

We had wood floors installed at our home and I'm just wondering what is a good product or a homemade one of making them shine like they did when we first put them in. They seem dull. All suggestions welcome.

mrsK · 04-01-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by qsducks

We had wood floors installed at our home and I'm just wondering what is a good product or a homemade one of making them shine like they did when we first put them in. They seem dull. All suggestions welcome.

Not sure about wood Ducks but I use white vinegar on my tiles & they are always shiny.
Try a test patch somewhere & see how it goes.

Mystery · 04-01-2008, 02:22 PM

Murphy's Oil Soap for hardwood works well.

Nomad · 04-01-2008, 03:38 PM

I use the Pledge to clean the floor and the Method to replenish oils. The Method leaves a subtle almond scent.
I apply with a microfiber mop.
Target has both products.

Mustang · 04-01-2008, 03:42 PM

1. How long has the floor been installed.
2.Who installed it.
3. what kind of hard wood is it
4. There may be a Warranty on it
5. If installed by the home owner check with Lowes on line they have every thing you will need to make your floor look like new again.

Good Luck on the floor.

Lon · 04-01-2008, 05:03 PM

How about a good coat of Clear Varnish?

kayleneaussie · 04-01-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomad

I use the Pledge to clean the floor and the Method to replenish oils. The Method leaves a subtle almond scent.
I apply with a microfiber mop.
Target has both products.

Yea Pledge is good I use it on my wooden floors

kayleneaussie · 04-01-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kayleneaussie

Yea Pledge is good I use it on my wooden floors

I use Pledge wood magic

coral · 08-29-2008, 12:16 AM

Vinegar can help, But I have heard people disagree on that, believing the vinegar is too acidic and can break down the finish ultimately.

Odie · 08-29-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by qsducks

We had wood floors installed at our home and I'm just wondering what is a good product or a homemade one of making them shine like they did when we first put them in. They seem dull. All suggestions welcome.

Look for hardwood floor polish

hardwood floor shine

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qsducks Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 32,233	Wood Floors - How do I get the shine back? We had wood floors installed at our home and I'm just wondering what is a good product or a homemade one of making them shine like they did when we first put them in. They seem dull. All suggestions welcome.
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Mystery Few bricks short... Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Louisiana Posts: 758	Re: Wood Floors - How do I get the shine back? Murphy's Oil Soap for hardwood works well. __________________
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Mustang Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 20,912	Re: Wood Floors - How do I get the shine back? 1. How long has the floor been installed. 2.Who installed it. 3. what kind of hard wood is it 4. There may be a Warranty on it 5. If installed by the home owner check with Lowes on line they have every thing you will need to make your floor look like new again. Good Luck on the floor.
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coral Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 21	Re: Wood Floors - How do I get the shine back? Vinegar can help, But I have heard people disagree on that, believing the vinegar is too acidic and can break down the finish ultimately.
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