Will vinegar ruin vinyl flooring?

• <div><p>Vinegar is an excellent cleaner for vinyl flooring and won’t ruin the material. Mopping the floor with a cup of vinegar diluted in a gallon of warm water can make it sparkle. </p></div>

Why is my floor still sticky after mopping?

• <div><p>If your floor is still sticky after mopping, chances are you used too much or too little of the cleaning solution. Using too little won’t get all of the grime off, but using too much can leave its own residue. Refer to the cleaning solution’s instructions and dilute it as directed.</p></div>

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Q: What cleaners should not be used for vinyl floors?

• <div><p>You can embrace minimalism when it comes to cleaning vinyl plank flooring. Water or diluted vinegar both work great for mopping and are much better options than some other cleaners that can damage the protective coating on these floors. Ammonia or solvent-based polishes can both break down the top layer. Also, avoid &ldquo;mop-and-shine&rdquo; cleaners, which tend to leave behind residue on vinyl plank floors.</p></div>

Q: Is steam cleaning more effective than traditional mopping?

• <div><p>Steam mops can be a better option than traditional mops because steam can lift even the most stubborn dirt from your floors without using chemicals. Steam can also kill bacteria and dust mites. However, steam mops are more expensive than traditional mops and require an electrical outlet to function, so they might not be ideal for everyone.</p></div>

Q: How do you make a no-rinse floor cleaner?

• <div><p>Most DIY floor cleaners don&rsquo;t require rinsing, but you&rsquo;ll want to make sure you don&rsquo;t add too much dish soap or oil to the cleaner to avoid having to rinse it after cleaning. For non-wood floors, mix 8 parts warm water, 1 part vinegar, and 1 part baking soda with a few drops of dish soap. For wood floors, use olive oil in that same mixture instead of the vinegar. You can let these solutions air-dry after cleaning your floors with them, although you should manually dry your floors if they aren&rsquo;t waterproof.</p></div>

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Last update on October 30, 2025

Reviewed in February 2024
George did an inspection of a balcony we had added to our second floor master bedroom. I was very happy with his knowledge and service. He provided a report on the deficiencies and issues with this project and backed up his report with pictures of each deficiency. This was not a complete...
Lewis Home Inspection, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2020
They did a good job on the cabinet. But we had a problem with the floor. He wasn't willing to fix it correctly. But he came to fix it. Not very happy with the floor services.
DelfsHaven Designs
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Reviewed in May 2016
Cristhian, the manager of the company, provided me a quote of $1,500 back in September, 2014 and his company did all the work for the same price this month (May, 2016). Cristhian gave us instructions on how to prepare the house for the work, his workers were on time to start the job and...
Professional Hardwood Flooring LLC
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Reviewed in December 2014
Subs - insulators, electrical and plumbing were all awful. No good comments for any of them. DJC work was shoddy and not professional at most times - had to have 5K worth of repairs to sheetrock, electircal, kitchen install etc completed by another contractor. We have sheetrock screws showing...
DJC Construction
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Reviewed in April 2014
The first step is a safety measure - inspect the furnace and make certain the carbon monoxide levels are at safe levels. They insert a flexible door in your front door - it has a large exhaust fan in the bottom. The fan is used to detect leaks. We have a post and beam and they found leaks on...
EnergyPRZ DBA the Energy Store
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Reviewed in November 2011
They were very friendly, thorough and clean. Actually, they did something above and beyond for me, as I was getting some flooring done and they pulled up the whole carpeting for me. I will use them again in future.
Todd Wolkowsky
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Reviewed in July 2011
Beautiful refinishing job. Got color just right, not too glossy so grain of wods shows itself off nicely. I appreciate Andrews' attention to detail, such as not only polishing aged brass feet on pedestal base but also adding teflon sliders to raise them up slightly so metal won't scratch floor.
Andrew's Refinishing LLC
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