How To Clean Hardwood Floors | Cleaning Tutorial

[@williep545]

Not just a good video on mopping--this is an excellent tutorial on cleaning hardwood floors. Good work!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Thank you Mr Bill! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@MarlenL88]

OMG! I just cleaned my floor following your guidelines and using the recommended products! Insane!!! I wish I knew this before. My floor looks great, stunning, amazing! Thanks again. Love your channel.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help!

[@mistywilliams7801]

I’m so glad I found your channel!!! I’m a housekeeper and I forgot about Murphy oil soap! I’m just used to running thru issuing the same products. Thank you for teaching us with an awesome charisma to boot!!! ☺️👍

[@CleanWithConfidence]

It’s great to have you!! Welcome to the channel 🙂

[@deewalker2456]

Bona leaves a cloudy film on my floors. That’s what sent me to this video in the first place

[@servantrose]

haha

[@jenniferperez8075]

Same :/

[@breebrianna1914]

This video is super helpful thanks so much! Moved into a new apartment saw my landlord using Murphy oil soap to clean the floors. Wasn't sure how to use it. This video was a lifesaver!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Happy to help!

[@jamesbaker9342]

This guy… hope he’s on a KZbins Best Kept Secrets list out there.

[@MarlenL88]

Just the information I needed! Thanks! So much, especially for mentioning the products to be used.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You are very welcome!

[@Lindsey-pt3ui]

Is fabuloso good for wood? Cant find anyone that talks about that on KZbin

[@DewiiAljoe]

I really enjoy watching your videos they are so helpful and Awesome tips.

[@lucreciadiaz3636]

I love Murphy's Oil Soap! What do you think of plain ole Lysol? Good or not good? Thanks for your content!!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

I am a fan!! If diluted properly

[@PotentialofHydrogenClean]

This is the video I needed to see. Subscribed right away. Bona is great for cleanish floors, but I needed something for dirty floors. Read so many reviews not to use the Murphy's Oil Soap, so I was scared off. I will give it a try now, because Bona is just not enough for kitchen spills/messes. We also have hardwood in the downstairs bathroom, which my kid constantly gets pee all over. Any suggestions for that? I have been using an enzyme cleaner, but I worry it will damage the flooring over time. I am also dealing with a toilet bowl cleaner spill on the side of that toilet. I did not put it away after cleaning one day (and my older son tipped it over). I did not notice it for many hours and the damage was done by the time I did. Super dark stains in the wood. I used hydrogen peroxide a few times (found in another video) which took out most of the stain. I would have done it a couple more times but the cracks of the wood started getting white where the stains were. Used baking soda and salt (found online for that). It did not work, so I have darkish wood (from the toilet bowl cleaner where I am afraid to apply more peroxide) and white stains all down the cracks by the cleaner spill. Also tried so many different cleaners (even ones that claim to be safe, like Krud Kutter) on my kitchen cabinets for grease. It removes the grease, but also the stain on the wood. Will try this there instead, next time.

[@A.777-p8m]

Thank you, this was so helpful. Quick question, can you do the level 2 cleaning on bamboo wood floors. Please answer, I promised to help clean a building and the floors are filthy but they told me not to use water?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Absolutely! Along as the floors are finished you should be good to go.

[@lisadrez06]

I have new dark vinyl floors but they are dull..is the Bona polish good for vinyl floors to get them to shine?

[@jakealomani]

This guy is funny! And still gets the point across. Awesome video thanks!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Thanks for the comment!

[@taddeojudemugagga2306]

This is Taddeo Mugagga, you are a good teacher, thank you. Am sorry i didn't get your name! But you are really good.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Thanks for the comment!

[@zackiinu7194]

I currently have concrete floors on the main level of my home, which is about 2,100 sf. In about 3 weeks I plan to have it covered with hardwood flooring, so I want to make sure that I clean it properly. I have 2 questions: 1. Would it be better to mix the Murphy’s Oil Soap with distilled water (as opposed to tap water) so that the water is free of mineral deposits, or is this just getting too picky? 2. Should I use the Bona polish after every time I mop with the Murphy’s and water mixture? Will the Bona polish cause a build-up over time? I watched a video from Gaylord Flooring and they recommend Bona cleaner as well, but they didn’t address a deeper cleaning like you did. Good video. Thanks!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Hello! Question 1 yes to picky, it won't matter. Question 2, it depends on the type of hardwood you are going to install. Some hardwood has a high gloss and some has a loss gloss. If your floor is gonna be loss gloss I wouldn't worry about polishing it up to make it shiny. If you are going to install a high gloss floor I would just polish it maybe 4 times a year so every three months, but no there is no need to polish after every cleaning. If you are unhappy with the every 3 month plan go every 2 months and you should be good.

[@zackiinu7194]

Clean With Confidence Thanks!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@zackiinu7194 You are welcome!

[@billkitchens7601]

My floors are reclaimed heart pine sealed (32 years ago) with DuraSeal penetrating sealer/finish. Is Murphy’s Oil Soap the recommended cleaner? I have heard conflicting direction regarding whether Murphy’s leaves a residue. All the local floor contractors seem to only be familiar with polyurethane finished floors. I would love to find someone to refresh/refinish the floors.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

It's important to understand all cleaners with leave a residue if not used correctly. Specifically, if you use too much... it will leave floors sticky. That being said, if you follow the instructions on the bottle and dilute properly the Murphys oil will leave no residue because it contains no wax. On the flip side any product that contains wax will in fact leave a residue because that's what it's designed to do. Hope this helps.

[@Texas_Painter]

I just used pine sol on my hand scraped wood floors. Is that ok?... now I’m worried I did something wrong..., they’re finished but I have noticed with the pine sol just now( and a swifter wet jet in the past) they’re sometimes looks like a whiteish soapy steaks sometimes as I’m cleaning?... is that normal. You didn’t have a visual to compare what to look for with the wax... thank you for helping

[@CleanWithConfidence]

If you scratch the hardwood floor with your fingernails and get gunk under them then yes ma'am you have waxy residue. If there is no residue than I would just suggest switching over to the Bona or Murphys Oil and you should be ok.

[@coolzoobeykid]

I have engineered hardwood floor and after every cleaning my floor makes foot prints, looks like a film right after cleaning. I have been using a tiny bit of dawn with warm water, never used anything else. Do you know how can i get rid of that? Thank you so much!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

It’s hard to say without actually seeing them but I would recommend watching this video and giving it a try.👍

[@emmabbyreborns341]

Sane here. It drives me nuts!!! It happens no matter what I try. It's so frustrating

[@RebeccaJRenee]

That was incredibly helpful and funny, thank you!!!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You are welcome

[@anon4449]

Everyone I've watched videos of says not to use a string mop! Who knew mopping was such a damn science.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

That's just cause people don't like to use their hand to ring it out. String mop is actually the best mop you can use when it comes to cleaning floors that are really dirty.

[@robinrahne1]

@@CleanWithConfidence I've always been a sponge mop person. Based on this video, I just went out and got a string mop. Messy to squeeze out, yeah, but such a good clean! Also, thanks for clearing up my confusion about Murphy's Oil Soap. I thought it was only for unfinished floors!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@robinrahne1 Happy to help!

[@nestor8369]

I have an 1950s home and tested the Murphy oil and I was shocked to see my dark wooden floors and this is the real wooden floor not the fake ones that people have these days but yea it came out really nice dark brown color it was nice

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Awesome! Thanks for the testimony!

[@jobond3317]

Thank you I would have made a mixture of dishwashing liquid vinegar and isopropyl alcohol. Now I understand why not to use vinegar. Still will use dishwashing liquid but only a very little

[@susanhaynes3001]

Just came across your video , I liked it very much ! I have a question. I realize I bought Murphy Oil Soap Squirt & Mop . Not sure if I could use it for quick cleans or not at all n return . Id appreciate any thoughts on this product. ,

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Honestly I haven't spent much time using the Murphys Oil Squirt. I have only used the kind you mix in a bucket of water.

[@ashleyseverino1897]

I'm not sure if you addressed this.. would you also recommend this method for cleaning engineered hardwood floors?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yes ma'am absolutely! It's the same cleaning process.

[@13ees.]

THE SCREAM INTO THE PILLOW😭🤚🏻

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Lol

[@prtrcn777]

For level 1 cleaning you mentioned that you have the Polish because u ran out of the cleaner. Should we be using the Polish? How often should we use the Polish? Also if we do get the Polish, should we do it after the cleaning?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

No sir I typically don't recommend the polish. Not all hardwood floors are designed for polish. Many of them are meant to have a matte look. So without me actually seeing the floor I can't recommend.

[@noeliagutierrez4223]

I have hard wood floor that was under a carpet. It is finished for the most part but since it's been worn down over the years (my house is old) there are some chips and small patches making certain parts unfinished. What would be the best way to clean it on a regular basis?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Honestly , if there are unfinished areas you are gonna need to get a someone to refinish the floors. The reason for this is you can't use any kind of liquid on the unfinished areas.

[@noeliagutierrez4223]

@@CleanWithConfidence okay thank you!

[@yeseniadiaz1666]

We're did you get the mop stick. I like that it's long and I won't have to bend that much. ☺

[@CleanWithConfidence]

I bought it from Home Depot or Lowes. It’s for window cleaning but I use it for mopping. So when you go shopping look in the window cleaning section and look for that screw on thread at the end.

[@lucerosanchez3640]

My floor needs level 2 cleaning weekly but I only have the time to do it bi weekly. I like to go over it twice. Should I use less cleaner (I use the Murphy's oil) the second time around?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

That's not a problem at all. We have many clients that get a level two cleaning every two weeks. Just fill up the bucket of water, add a couple caps of Murphy's Oil each time and you should be good.

[@lucerosanchez3640]

Okay great :). Also thank you for the reply!

[@johnmal5975]

Been cleaning for a long time I absolutely love Murphy oil soap on wood. On those level 2 jobs my wife does the bucket like you did just a little wetter. Meanwhile, I am following her directly with an oreck orbiter with a microfiber bonnet. Great video!!

[@adelinas.7335]

I saw a video with a Bissell Steam Cleaner on hardwood floors. There’s even a setting on the device for it. I’m wondering what is your expert opinion on the matter? Is it safe? Feels like companies will do anything to sell a product and I’m just not sure if I can trust them.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

I have used a steam cleaner on hardwood floors before. Not the Bissell though, I used a Shark steam cleaner. It's one of those things you would just have to try out and see how you like it to be honest with you.

[@preciouspearl487]

Most manufacturer instructions I have read all state not to use steam cleaners..

[@brandie131]

Long story but I need to tell you the full story. At my old house "someone" spilled a pan of oil all over the kitchen floor. "Someone" attempted to clean it up but had to call a professional. Fast forward, we moved to a new house and the steam mop that was used during the grease spill was never washed and was used on the new hardwood floors. Now the floors slick with grease. Will the Murphy oil/water mixture get the grease off my floors?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

It should👍

[@dianesteeves5846]

Hi there..I'm just wondering, can you mix water with the Murphy's oil soap, put in spray bottle and use the same way as the Bona?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

That's your call. Murphys Oil is highly concentrated so you have to do the mixing yourself. It needs to be diluted with a good amount of water in a bucket, otherwise it will leave your floors slippery possibly even sticky. You could do some trial and error. If you can get the consistently right in the spray bottle it might work out for you.

[@latonyamilligan2100]

Can you clean wood furniture

[@jhalfaro]

Can you make a video about polishing hardwood after properly cleaning them?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

They are all a little different but I normally just use the Bona polish. Always make sure you get the "high gloss" though if you want them shiny. Low gloss will leave them dull. You can pour some polish directly on the floor and just mop along the grain with a Bona flat mop.

[@noelduncan583]

Thank you very much for quality instructions!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You are very welcome!

[@lissamak2405]

Try Mopnado, I love it. You can agitate and wring to damp without touching the dirty mop

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yes I have seen those. I actually had one once as well. I wish the mop on them was a little bigger.

[@mdw000]

I love my mopnado.

[@SA-kg5nb]

I've noticed that when I mop there's streak marks. I use the Murphy's oil and the Vileda spin mop. How do I get rid of those streaks?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

If there are streaks afterwards it could be 1 of several reasons. Here are the most common. 1.) too much cleaner which results in a leftover residue. 2.) the floor is still dirty.

[@RobinCuccia]

After working for builders for 30 yrs bona top recommend cleaner as it has drying agent . You should always use what manufacter recommends or you void warranty

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yes ma'am, I recommend Murphys Oil and Bona, both work fantastic!

[@TheBigpapax30]

I have a finished hardwood floor and I used Bona and a microfiber mop and I am not sure why you can see the strips on the floor. I am not sure if I did it wrong. In the meantime, I only use plain water

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Not sure what you mean by "strips." But if the floor is streaky after you mop the floor probably isn't completely clean.

[@TheBigpapax30]

@@CleanWithConfidence Hi, thank you for your response. I actually meant * streaks*. My apologies for not using the right word. I didn't know how to explain it. When I use Bona it leaves streaky mask on the floor surface and I don't know why. Maybe as you responded, it is possible the floor is not clean. But I normally vacuum first to remove dirt before I mop. So weird!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@TheBigpapax30 Yea it's hard to say without actually seeing it. :)

[@marilef7691]

I use Bruce cleaner and have no build up

[@fatimas9801]

Can I use the cedar string mop with the spinny thing on hardwood floors with the soap you recommended?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You can always try just make sure it isnt too wet. I always recommend Murphys Oil Soap👍

[@aiyannapirere244]

Can u recommend a product similar to this oil? I live in Australia and don't get this product please

[@CleanWithConfidence]

I left a link in the video description box where you can get the product from Amazon. They should ship to Australia, no? It would be hard for me to recommend any other product because I am not familiar with the products in Australia. Murphys Oil and water is basically just soap and water. So, you could use a mix of water and dish soap. Its pH neutral and should get the job done.

[@k.l.f.3163]

i tried level 2 and it worked well, but there places (near my stove and under a dresser) where i still see a waxy build up? do i just keep repeating? or do i need to use some elbow grease in those areas with my murphy oil soap mixture?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Unfortunately, there is no easy way to get the build up off without removing the finish. If you don't want to remove the finish, then yes just keep cleaning it. You may need to use you fingernails as well.

[@scottjohnson8236]

Thanks for the video I'm getting to work now!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You are welcome!

[@therascals8237]

Using Bona left my hardwood floors really sticky afterwards..would not use again. Haven't tried Murphy's yet though.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

In that case you have one of two problems. Either you need to clean them thoroughly before you mop with the Bona or you used too much Bona and it left them sticky. Typically number 1 is the one that is most true.

[@angelf9800]

Question I refinish my hardwood floors and now ever time we walk on them we leave foot prints will this cleaners work to remove them

[@CleanWithConfidence]

That's hard to say without actually looking them to see what the problem is.

[@tripjet999]

Try wearing shoes. Bare feet will always leave footprints, from the oil in your skin.

[@barbieg7718]

Great video !!!! Thank you

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You are welcome!

[@infinitelovebeauty]

Can you follow the murphys oil technique with the bona floor polish?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

No ma'am, the Bona is already diluted and ready to be used when you buy it. Just spray it directly on the floor and go to town.

[@LKORCHO]

Thank you for your tutorial. Could you please tell me how can I fix (lost the brightness) my hardwood floor due to an excessive use of water (mopping soggy) by my housekeeper. I have been using the product that my Contractor recommended (Professional MOP&GLO). Thanks in advanced.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You are very welcome! That is a complicated issue without me actually seeing the floor. The first thing you have to determine is if there is any waxy buildup because if there is buildup it won't matter what you put on them they will always look dull and dingy. If there is no buildup I would try using that Bona polish "High Gloss" a few times. Just make sure it is "high" gloss and not "low" gloss.

[@echoplexic]

What about linseed oil ? Could I use that?

[@tripjet999]

Slip and fall.

[@derrickcarthon3243]

How do you clean up stain build up off finished hard woid flooring

[@derrickcarthon3243]

Hardwood

[@IreneKingVegasWineaux]

I really like the spin buckets. Otherwise, I really like this video and I’m glad to see I’ve been doing it correctly all along!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@rcpmusic425]

Great videos

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Thank you

[@charlesstewart8709]

Can this method be used on bamboo wood

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Absolutely! As long as the floor has a finished coating over it, you are good.

[@briarrose5208]

I love your intro! I sniff EVERYTHING all the time. The nose knows!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Ha! Thanks

[@irenegonsalvez4371]

In the video you show the Bona Hardwood Polish ... can you use the Bona Cleaner instead? What's the difference? Thanks!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yes ma'am, as I mention in the video I was out of the cleaner, but yes use the cleaner to clean the floors. The polish is for after they are clean to shine them up. I only recommend using the polish when they start loosing their luster though to shine them back up. If you do want to polish your floors up just sprinkle it directly on the floor and use that Bona flat mop with it.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Also, if you do get the polish make sure it is "High Gloss" not "Low Gloss." It will say it on the bottle.

[@jessechokshi2467]

VERY NICE

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Thanks!

[@kibble_kid]

Any other cleaners to use? I’m stuck shopping at the 99 cent store lol

[@CleanWithConfidence]

If you don't like Bona or Murphys Olil you can use Dawn dish soap.

[@alexandramomney979]

Clean With Confidence how much dawn dish soap can you mix with water?

[@stacyr4768]

@@CleanWithConfidence Thanks for sharing, what about Fabuloso ? Can I clean my hardwood floor with that and how to disinfect the floor ?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@stacyr4768 I only recommend cleaning hard wood floors with a ph neutral clean like Dawn, dish soap or Murphys Oil Soap. Fabuloso is more alkaline and a little higher on the ph scale. To disinfect a floor you would do it the same way you disinfect a counter. Floors arent something that is normally disinfected in cleaning.

[@stacyr4768]

@@CleanWithConfidence thanks

[@AnaReyes-ly2bi]

I love that way

[@tatten8266]

After washing my floor with cleaner I always go back and rinse with just water to get the soap off, but you don't seem to do that every time. Is that only because your just showing the cleaning method? Am I doing an unnecessary step? I have a cat that I don't want getting any chemicals on his paws, so I'm cautious.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yes ma’am you are doing an unnecessary step. You just need to be sure you are diluting your mixture properly so you dont leave residue behind.

[@stacyr4768]

@@CleanWithConfidence why not to wash off the soap afterwards off of the floor? Soap is washed off other items , so why not the floors ?

[@christaparenteau9430]

I can’t wring out a mop like that

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

Going with level 1000000

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Whatever it takes! lol

[@ArizonaOutdoorAdventures]

Both of these productsyou recommend are going to build up and soften today's modern finishes. Stay away from Murphy oil soap and Bona polish.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Not at all. That's one of the main reasons I recommend these products. I have been using both of them for over 10 years, 5 days a week across a wide variety of hardwood floors in my cleaning business. They are perfectly safe and leave no residue.

[@josemarrero9702]

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[@penelopepsauce3733]

Cross wave

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

@@penelopepsauce3733 ya cross wave

[@maryannbiddle6016]

The Bona Floor Cleaner leaves a film or residue on my floors and as soon as I walk on the floor it leaves footprints :-(

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Sounds to me like there is already a residue on the floor that needs to be removed before you apply the Bona Floor Cleaner.

[@alexandramomney979]

Same thing happens to me.

[@talentous718]

@@CleanWithConfidence this also happened to me. I think I need to do a level 2 cleaning. Question, does this work with engineered hardwoods? I'm pretty sure it does as it's a finished product. Thank you.

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@talentous718 Yes it does. All finished hardwood

[@pault477]

Polish? Didn’t know they sold that?

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Yes sir. They sell high gloss and low gloss.

[@rosiesingleton6480]

Bona made my floors way too slippery - as in dangerous 😳

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Sounds like you used too much. Any cleaner will do that if it’s not probably diluted.

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

5:39 I'm scared now

[@CleanWithConfidence]

lol

[@seanmcguire7974]

Idk about continually wringing the mop out by hand 😂

[@CleanWithConfidence]

You get used to it after a while

[@jeannecappella2670]

I have one with a plastic thing above the mop head you can push down and twist to wring it out- It works well!

[@RobinCuccia]

You are using too much water. I use terry cloths in my business which takes dirt off floors better than microfiber

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Not using too much water at all, that's why you ring out the mop before mopping. Terry clothes are great! We use them on vanities and things like that, just not on floors unless you plan to hand wipe.

[@RobinCuccia]

I use a type of my terry towels fit on have used for 30 yrs. Floors are cleaner. I feel your are giving misinformation this is not proper method nor correct product. I have seen so many floors ruined with this method

[@RobinCuccia]

Oops type of mop frame

[@CleanWithConfidence]

@@RobinCuccia We will just have to agree to disagree. We have always used this method and after 12 years we've never once messed up a floor.

[@5jjt]

Use Woolite diluted 1:256

[@ladywolvertonsdenduringqau8603]

❤😁

[@anniejefferson8136]

Mop spinner dood.