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Why Do Hardwood Floors Get Cloudy?
Prevent Hardwood Flooring From Getting Hazy
How to fix cloudy floor
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General Questions
Why Do Hardwood Floors Get Cloudy?
Here are some reasons why hardwood floors get hazy:
Harmful cleaning agents: There are lots of bad cleaners advertised. If a cleaner has paste wax, furniture polish, or oil soaps in it, it will leave a hazy, sticky buildup on the floor. Before using any product, spray it on the window or mirror and wipe it off. If it doesn’t leave behind streaks or signs of residue, you’re good to go.
Moisture issues: Water doesn’t mix well with hardwood. The salt deposits and minerals in water can react with the floor finish and leave a cloudy appearance with uneven sheen.
Wax buildup: Waxing floors that don’t need waxing, such as floors with a polyurethane finish, will cause a reaction with the finish, which creates a cloudy look.
How to Fix Cloudy Floor?
The milky effect is achieved when something is wrong with some of the finish layers. Dissolving the coating should get rid of the problem. Even after the coating is removed it’s important to use the right kind of cleaning products or all the effort has been in vain.
Prevent Hardwood Flooring From Getting Hazy
Here are some tips to prevent hardwood floors from getting hazy:
- Cleaning, dust-mopping and sweeping will help get rid of large particles of debris and dirt that can ruin your floor
- If you’re damp-cleaning, use pH neutral cleaners that are gentled on the hardwood floor but tough on stains
- Use a fine spray mist to clean sections to avoid putting too much water or liquid on the wood floor
- Use a microfiber mop as it absorbs excess liquid while cleaning
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Is it better Shampoo or steam cleaning?
Steam cleaning stands out as a supremely effective method, owing to its advanced technology and integrated machinery. Moreover, the infusion of hot water and cleansing agents ensures a swift and thorough penetration into upholstery, surpassing the efficacy of traditional shampooing techniques.
General Questions
How expensive is Clean & Recoat?
Prices will vary but typically a contractor will charge you less than what they would charge you for sanding and refinishing the floor. Pricing will depend on how much time they spend cleaning a floor, the type of finish they use and the number of applications of finish they make. Get several estimates but pay careful attention to how long they will take, how they will prep the surface and the type of finish they will use. Learn More…
Is this a dusty, smelly process?
The smell of the chemicals used to clean the floors is comparable to typical household cleaners and are not toxic or hazardous. The buffers we use have dust containment systems attached to vacuums to minimize any dust from prep work. We only work with waterborne urethanes that have no offensive odors. Done correctly, Clean & Recoat is the least invasive recoating process on the market today.
How log will a Clean & Recoat last?
With proper care and maintenance and by following a common sense approach to reduce wear and damage, a floor that’s been recoated can give you years of excellent service. I’ve seen floors that I recoated more than ten years ago that are still in very good shape. Most floors that are being recoated will be getting a waterborne finish and these finishes are very good and easily maintained. Learn More…
What is Laminate Flooring?
Laminate flooring is a tongue and groove interlocking flooring system that comes in either planks or squares. All of these floors have a wear layer, a decorative print film layer, an inner core structure, and some type of backing support layer — usually melamine. The print film layer is either fused or glued to the inner core. The print film can be a photo of any real floor. The earlayer is applied to the decorative print layer to protect the pattern. Melamine resins are the main component of the wearlayer. The melamine surface gets its incredible durability from aluminum oxide. Aluminum oxide is almost as hard as diamonds and provides unsurpassed wear and stain resistance. Learn More…
What is Engineered Flooring?
Engineered flooring is produced by bonding three or more layers of wood. The crossing of grain direction within the boards makes this a very dimensionally stable product able to resist nearly all expansion and shrinkage from normal moisture changes. This is one primary feature that makes it suitable for use directly on concrete and below-grade application. Learn More…
Will my floor age or change color?
Yes. You can expect to see shade differences in your floor over time. The cause is usually from exposure to the ultra-violet rays of the sun, whether direct or indirect. This color change will be more noticeable in lighter colors, which will darken over time. In addition, certain species like Brazilian cherry, will naturally darken over the years. These changes are due to the natural characteristics of wood and are not covered by most manufacturers’ warranties.
What is Custom Finishing?
Sanding and refinishing performed to individual specifications. Custom finishing of wood floors is performed in the home on the completely installed new floor, or to refurbish a previously finished floor. Custom finishing permits the owner to select from a full range of stains, sheens and colors.