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>

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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: How much does floor cleaning and polishing cost for businesses?

• <div><p>Depending on flooring type and condition, costs range from $0.25 to $2 per square foot.</p></div>

Q: Do vinegar and water strip wax?

• <div><p>Yes, vinegar and water can strip wax. For a DIY wax stripper, mix about a quarter cup of vinegar with one gallon of warm water. You can also mix one cup of cream of tartar, one cup of white vinegar, and one gallon of water. Before using it on a large area of the floor, you should test it in an inconspicuous place to make sure it works like you want it to.</p></div>

Q: What types of floors can be cleaned and polished?

• <div><p>Common options include hardwood, tile, and vinyl floors. Professionals tailor methods to the specific material.</p></div>

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Came in and did a hard job with very little guidance
KRS Contracting
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Reviewed in June 2022
I enjoyed working with them.
North Valley Enterprises LLC
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Reviewed in October 2017
They show up on time, are courteous, professional and did a great job getting debris off my lawn from Irma.
Junk King Orlando
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Reviewed in June 2017
Any question you could ask me I could not think of any negative. A double A on anything you could ask me, there are zero negatives. I would use them again and I have been using them for years, and I am not about to switch to anyone else.
KING'S HELPER
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Reviewed in June 2017
I would give them an A for everything they do or I would not be using them. I would use them again. The people who come out depend on what they are doing. I have had them do different things for me at different times. Sometimes there are 1 or 2 people sometimes there are 5 or 6. They are nice...
ALL MASTERS HEATING & AIR
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Reviewed in February 2015
This was my first time using Melton's Maintenance, but will not be the last. Scott spent the time to go over options of materials and cost's for my screens and old vinyl.. He was professional, courteous and never stopped until the job was done, including cleaning up.
Melton's Maintenance
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Reviewed in June 2013
Dean was great. He showed up on time, and very quickly. The only way I discoverd he had been there, when the lights worked properly. Very neat and tidy as well.
LATOZKE ELECTRIC LLC
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Reviewed in May 2012
Showed up when he was supposed to and went to work on the project immediately. Very cheerful, positive attitude! Nice young man. He is very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Swartz Plumbing Heating & Cool
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Reviewed in March 2012
There service was very good. The technician was on time, courteous and very professional. He did not try and sell me anything I didn't need.
JENSON AIR CONDITIONING & HTG
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Jill Seidner Interior Design

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Ultimate Tile and Hardwood, LLC

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"He does a good work, his been doing it for a while, and makes sure that the customer was satisfied with the product."

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701 Tile Setters

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Serving Cavalier, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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701 Tile Setters specializes in any and all tile work. We handle both residential and commercial, working with both stone and granite. We look forward to earning your business!

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Floor Cleaning and Waxing questions, answered by experts

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 “mop-and-shine” cleaners, which tend to leave behind residue on vinyl plank floors.

Depending on flooring type and condition, costs range from $0.25 to $2 per square foot.

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.

Yes, vinegar and water can strip wax. For a DIY wax stripper, mix about a quarter cup of vinegar with one gallon of warm water. You can also mix one cup of cream of tartar, one cup of white vinegar, and one gallon of water. Before using it on a large area of the floor, you should test it in an inconspicuous place to make sure it works like you want it to.

Common options include hardwood, tile, and vinyl floors. Professionals tailor methods to the specific material.

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