Can I use this on wood floors & tile to remove a slippery film without damaging wood?
I used Murheys oil soap on these floors and it left them slippery,can I use ammonia?
NO! Try using Dawn dish detergent mixed with water. If the wood floors became slippery, it’s because they were heavily urethaned and couldn’t absorb the oil. (Obviously the tile wouldn’t absorb the oil.) You may have to mop a few times with the Dawn soap water, but it’s probably your safest option. The ammonia could leave milky streaks in the urethane on the hardwood.
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Ammonia may be too strong, depending on how your floor is sealed. I would dilute it and try it on a small spot somewhere that isn’t noticeable first, before using it on the whole floor.
Actually, I would try just mopping with clear hot water first to see if you can mop the excess oil soap up first, before moving to chemicals.
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Ammonia is horrible for wood floors. Try one quart water and one-quarter cup vinegar.
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http://www.marthastewart.com/article/floor-care-101?autonomy_kw=wood%20floors&rsc=header_4
NO! Try using Dawn dish detergent mixed with water. If the wood floors became slippery, it’s because they were heavily urethaned and couldn’t absorb the oil. (Obviously the tile wouldn’t absorb the oil.) You may have to mop a few times with the Dawn soap water, but it’s probably your safest option. The ammonia could leave milky streaks in the urethane on the hardwood.
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Husband is a commercial floor covering company owner. He’s done it all.
Vinegar and water. Murphys oil should only be used about 1 tablespoon to a gallon. Ring your mop out extremely well. Never, never, never use ammonia. I had a client who demanded using ammonia on her floors. After having her sign a release, I did so. Within a year her floors were destroyed.
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Cleaning homes for 15 years.
Depending on what the film is, I use a bucket of water with a cup of brown vinegar. Vinegar is a great stripper of film without causing damage. It is also good to rinse your hair in a capsule of vinegar to a cup of water for getting rid of the build up that shampoo leaves behind.
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My granny taught me everything.