Hazy finish
Q: We had *****wood floors installed about 9-10 months ago, and have had lots of trouble with the finish: very dull, hazy finish that shows every foot print! I bought a floor kit and only used their cleaner as directed, when I called them for help they said I probably had a build-up and told me to use vinegar and water, which made them more hazy, so I called back and they actually told me to try a competitors product, so I bought ***** and used it, still no change in the hazy finish. We are now thinking of paying a lot of money to a “independent” floor consultant, provided by *****woods to come look at our floor. Is there a easier solutions to this?
A: This certainly sounds like a build up of an un approved cleaner which is leaving an oily residue. I am a bit surprised they don’t send someone to inspect their product. Maybe you should call Bob Villa? (Just joking)
I would try a different cleaner and I will recommend some. You should be able to get one of these locally. If not, contact the respective companies.
Bona Kemi Pacific Floor cleaner is really exceptional. You can mix it either 9-1 or 5-1 in a spray bottle with water, depending on the strength of the mix you need. I had a customer who used a swiffer on her freshly finished floors. When I went back for more work, I saw that the finish was all dull, hazy and streaked. What on earth is this mess? I got her a jug of Bona Pacific cleaner and it removed the residue left by the swiffer. She commented that this was excellent stuff.
Another good one is Squeaky Cleaner from Basic Coatings. www.basiccoatings.com. Even Min Wax has a cleaner in a yellow bottle that you can buy from Home Depot. It is used straight out of the bottle and is inexpensive. www.minwax.com.
Water and vinegar is ok as a temporary stand, but I don’t think it has the same “punch” to remove whatever is on your floor. Also, if used over long term, it could eventually etch into the finish and leave it dull.
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