Can you clean laminate floors with baking soda or vinegar?

• <div><p>Yes. Baking soda and vinegar—when diluted with water—are safe to use to clean sticky laminate floors.</p></div>

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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: Can you clean laminate floors with baking soda or vinegar?

• <div><p>Yes. Baking soda and vinegar&mdash;when diluted with water&mdash;are safe to use to clean sticky laminate floors.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between buffing and polishing a floor?

• <div><p>Both buffing and polishing increase the longevity of your floors by removing scratches and buildup, but they are different processes. Polishing removes the top layer of your floor, removing surface-level scuffs and scratches. Buffing your floor involves filling the scratches and scuffs with a buffing solution. No matter which method you choose, you can rest assured that both techniques will leave your floor looking shiny and new. </p></div>

Q: How do you shine waxed floors?

• <div><p>If you have waxed floors or floors with a penetrating stain or oil, you can shine them up with some more wax and a cloth or floor buffer. After cleaning the floor thoroughly, apply wax to the floor in small sections and use a clean, dry cloth or towel to buff it until it shines. You can also use an electric polisher, which is especially handy for large floors.</p></div>

Q: Can you buff hardwood floors without refinishing?

• <div><p>You can buff out small scratches or indentations from your hardwood floor, but refinishing is your best bet if you have larger areas that need work. Floors in relatively good shape but have lost their luster can be restored with thorough buffing. If your finish has worn off in areas or if you have sun or water damage, you should go with refinishing instead.</p></div>

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ABC did a phenomenal job. They were diligent and performed every detail with care and listened to our requests totally!! We were so thankful to have them and would recommend them without hesitation!!! You will not be disappointed with their work and the timely manner in which it will be...
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Reviewed in November 2024
They were prompt, professional and courteous. Would highly recommend.
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Reviewed in March 2024
Mike the owner is a pleasure to work with. He was knowledgeable, timely and his bid for the job was reasonable. We did a full tear off of the house and garage. We also had Adonis remove the no longer used brick chimney. Mike coordinated supply delivery and a dumpster. The weather did not...
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Reviewed in January 2024
I've been working with Kane Services since their inception and every service provided has been top notch in every way. Ed goes out of his way to make sure that there is a clear understanding of services required and what the desired outcome is for both parties. His pricing is fair and he stays...
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Very efficient and thorough. I would recommend them to anyone.
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Reviewed in January 2021
They were fabulous. The gentleman came one day and checked out for the estimate. They came back yesterday. It was quick. The whole thing was done for 2 days. It was amazing. The work was beautiful. They cleaned up. There were no metal on the ground. We would recommend them to anybody. They were...
Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2020
Worst workmanship I’ve ever seen. Basement still leaks, the system they installed does not drain water into the sump crock looks like water is now being diverted under the floor. Owner never came out to look at what his employees call a finished job. I was quoted by Dennis $56 a foot in the...
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We had 14 tons and 3 of hardwood mulch placed since our existing mulch was pretty much depleted. AJC services had 4 men working for 8 hours. Our yard is 50% mulch since we have a koi pond and a large backyard garden. The quality of the work was excellent. They cleaned up our beds and...
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Reviewed in December 2018
These guys were really quick to respond and scheduled in first cleaning promptly. They did a great job and will definitely use them again.
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Reviewed in August 2018
Kevin G. contacted me within 24 hours of my request. Came out and gave an estimate right away. Work was completed within 2 weeks of accepting estimate. Quality materials, done in 1 day, cleaned up old roofing and staples. Stayed right on estimate - no hidden fees. Very happy with work done....
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J&BZ Services

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Family owned business my fiance and myself run the company. We’ve have about 20 years of experience with various handyman jobs, flooring installations, painting and gutters. We live in Park Fall and are willing to service Price county and surrounding areas. We firmly believe in doing the job right the first time and if it’s not good enough for my own house it’s not good enough for a customers house. We hope to help you out with any services that you may need!

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"Very conscientious and intelligent service! Willing to consider special tasks like concrete garage and kitchen floors; You can tell that their first priority is quality service -- I will certainly call them in the future . . ."

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Tile Master is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Floor Cleaning and Waxing questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes. Baking soda and vinegar—when diluted with water—are safe to use to clean sticky laminate floors.

Both buffing and polishing increase the longevity of your floors by removing scratches and buildup, but they are different processes. Polishing removes the top layer of your floor, removing surface-level scuffs and scratches. Buffing your floor involves filling the scratches and scuffs with a buffing solution. No matter which method you choose, you can rest assured that both techniques will leave your floor looking shiny and new.

If you have waxed floors or floors with a penetrating stain or oil, you can shine them up with some more wax and a cloth or floor buffer. After cleaning the floor thoroughly, apply wax to the floor in small sections and use a clean, dry cloth or towel to buff it until it shines. You can also use an electric polisher, which is especially handy for large floors.

You can buff out small scratches or indentations from your hardwood floor, but refinishing is your best bet if you have larger areas that need work. Floors in relatively good shape but have lost their luster can be restored with thorough buffing. If your finish has worn off in areas or if you have sun or water damage, you should go with refinishing instead.

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