Do NOT use this Orange Glo product nor buy any of the ebooks folks are trying to sell you on how to remove the build up/haze. I called Orange Glo's customer service line directly and found out how to remove this product off the floor. Their solution? Plain old ammonia and good old fashioned hands and knees elbow Yup, an entire weekend on my hands and knees, to get the floors back to their original luster because there was so much build up on them.
We've been using this product and at first it really looked nice but then the floors started looking dull and very scratched up. I didn't understand why and then noted streaks where some parts of the floor were shiny and others were dull so I scraped with my fingernail and removed some product. Underneath it was shiny. So I decided to Google and found that lots of people were having the same problem!
Directions from Orange Glo's customer service line:
1. Mix 1/2 cup of ammonia with 1 gallon of warm water.
2. Apply solution to floor with mop in inconspicuous place first to test.
3. Once you determine it's okay to use on your floors...apply to floor and let stand for 5 minutes.
4. Wipe up the solution with a clean soft cloth.
5. Wipe with circular motion if there is more of a build up.
6. According to how much build up you have...you might have to repeat the process until it's all off.
I'm very disappointed this product is still being sold in stores as no one should ever use this on their floors!
P.S. I'm a housewife so anyone wasting their time changing this answer to promote the sell of their eBook will get frustrated REALLY quick!
**No edit- but a big Thank You to the solution. I had the exact same issue with build up.
No, unless you plan to sand the floor. Prefinished floors are already polyurethaned.
Today, the prefinished hardwood floors are excellent and you will not notice a difference if you buy high quality flooring. Another benefit about not staining the floors yourself is that you will not have to breathe unnecessary toxic chemicals.
Yes, there are polishes specifically designed for prefinished hardwood floors. Look for ones that are compatible with the finish on your floors and follow the manufacturer's guidelines for application to avoid damaging the finish.
Basic prefinished hard wood can be had for much less than parquet.
Bona Kemi Hardwood Cleaner
use your nails, scrape it off gently with a flat head screw driver...?
yes, but use carefully
Never use ammonia on hardwood floors. Use diluted vinegar or to remove wax buildup apply mineral spirits with a cloth.
Engineered hardwood floors can be floated, but not solid hardwood floors.
If you are planning to renovate your home in the near future, consider hardwood flooring to give your house an earthy and classy feel. Hardwood can give your home a classic ambience that carpet can't compete with. There are pros and cons to installing hardwood floors in your home. Make sure not to install hardwood in bathrooms or basements. Wood flooring can be very sensitive to moisture. When you do install hardwood floor, make sure to use an effective moisture protection. If you decide to install hardwood floors in your home yourself, consider installing prefinished hardwood. Going this route can save you lots of extra time and work staining, sanding, and finishing your hardwood.
Engineered hardwood floors can be floated, but not solid hardwood floors.
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