Homeowners cannot find reliable fixes for specific floor stains

“We have this terracotta floors all over our house. Owned the house for 2 years and we don't know the history of what the floors have been through. I'm finally at the stage where I want to invest some time to bring these floors to their former glory. So far my plan is to make baking soda paste (lots of it) apply it to the grout, leave it for 10-15 minutes and then scrub. Supposedly after I'm done with that I should apply a sealant? Would you please recommend products? We are EU based”

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“Hello! We've recently moved into a new property where all downstairs is herringbone floor. I have used a microfibre mop and it's cleaning the floors but the floor needs a proper deep clean. There's absolutely no way I can do it on my hands and knees but I can see when I have tried certain areas, the marks do come up really well. Has anyone got any recommendations or suggestions please? submitted by /u/Global_Shake2810 [link] [comments]”

“Hi all, My partner and I recently closed on a gorgeous house with a lot of character. We were originally considering a refinish of the floors after pulling carpet our from the stairs and upstairs hallway. Unfortunately that is very much out of budget! Now we are looking at the best way to clean them up. They're a orange-ish tone from oxidation of the sealant over time - I am hoping to apply a mineral veil or similar down the line. For now, I need ways to clean up after all of the painting an”

“I already asked them to stop so we’ll probably need new cleaners. In any event, what’s the best or easiest way to fix these scratches? It’s fir if that helps. submitted by /u/BarnabyJonesNap [link] [comments]”

“Hello cleaning peeps. My wife and I were very excited to bring our new lab puppy into our home and have been working to housebreak her. We were doing some deeper cleaning of the house today and found a secret pee spot in an area rug. The floor under it is very discolored and it’s probably had the pee rug sitting on it for a week or so. What should we do? We’re renting. submitted by /u/Burritooman [link] [comments]”

“Hiya! Moving into a new (old) house soon and we are debating on what we should do with this kitchen floor. Is it worth trying to clean and restore? How would we go about doing this? submitted by /u/1more4you7s [link] [comments]”

“I’m asking this question as I am investigating the cause of my house’s mustiness/smelliness. Single story, 2800 SF. I have two dogs. One occasionally pees on my hardwood floors or laminate floor in washroom. I’ve recently replaced my carpet and I’ve replaced my upholstered sofa with a leather one. I change my air filter regularly. In the dogadvice group, several report hvac duct cleaning was helpful. Personal friends who have done it said it did not help. ChatGPT says the data does not support i”

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“So the apartment I'm hoping to get has mainly vinyl laminate but some tile. I'm really struggling to figure out exactly what I need, especially because I have a couple specifications I need to hit. So I have a 14 year old cat, and I think I'd go crazy if my cleaning products ever did her any harm. Also, I have ADHD and really prefer cleaning tools with a low barrier to start (like the least amount of steps needed to get started), to make sure I actually clean frequently. I've loo”

“I’m looking for advice on how to DEEP clean vinyl flooring. I was thinking calling a cleaning floor company so they could blast it for 200 degree water. Is there anything I can do before calling them? I’ve tried scrubbing with a scrub on my hands and knees. I’ve tried different mops and potions. The mop bucket water is no cleaner than before. I want it cleaned enough for a baby to crawl. TIA submitted by /u/Thrilling_avocado [link] [comments]”

“I've been using a spray mop with Bona wood floor cleaner but it just leaves the floor sticky and doesn't clean it properly, I tried using some water in the spray mop after but it doesn't seem to be removing the sticky residue, and I'm scared to use much more water because it's unsealed. Any advice? submitted by /u/Pepsifan97 [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone, For some reason there was a small portion of water that maybe soaked onto the wood floor of my bedroom and i wiped it as soon as i saw it. However now it left a sort of light stain area on the floor. Does anyone know what I could use to fix/clean it? Thank you so much in advance. submitted by /u/Material-Egg-4874 [link] [comments]”

“I need some tips for efficiently cleaning out the dirt/build up from grooves of the vinyl wood floors in my house that you can see in the picture. In the red square is where I scrubbed with an all purpose cleaner and a hand held scrub brush. I usually use a vacuum mop for day to day messes but I noticed that there’s a lot of dirt stuck in the grooves and would like to deep clean them. I’m looking for tips on what tool is best to do large areas because I was using a hand held scrub brush but it w”

“Does anyone know how you would go about cleaning flooring like this? Or would the only hope he replacing the flooring? submitted by /u/MrSockMufin [link] [comments]”

“Hi! Just got back from a trip and noticed my suitcase left an arc of a scuff on my floor. I’ve tried some tips I saw online, including using an eraser or a small amount of dish soap and damp cloth, but nothing seems to work. Any help would be appreciated! submitted by /u/ayayayya25 [link] [comments]”

“I clean for a local church, what can I do/ use to make these floors look better? submitted by /u/IndependenceWeird937 [link] [comments]”

“We moved in and inherited these floors...every room. how do I DEEP CLEAN them?! And can I fill gaps in? submitted by /u/Otherwise_Season3605 [link] [comments]”

“Hi! First-time renter, just got this place and I’m not sure how to approach firstly cleaning the floors (I’m a bit paranoid of moisture especially since I don’t know if the floors are coated!) and then secondly, maintaining and restoring the floors. Please any help would be greatly appreciated! submitted by /u/DiverHistorical5872 [link] [comments]”

“Hi, we’ve lived in this apartment for 4 years and before anyone says anything I know spray mops are not the best option but it’s what we have been using. The area where you come into the main room from the entryway has been discolored. I tried scrubbing with a toothbrush with floor cleaner and also tried again with dish soap. Is there any solution for this? It looks like water damage but I’m a bit confused because it’s in a completely dry area and it’s just that little part there. Any help is ap”

“Hi all - first time homebuyer and the wood floors are making me lose my mind. No matter how much I clean them (swiffer wet jet, steamer, normal mop, etc), they constantly look extremely dirty & almost sticky? Home is from 95, but not sure about the flooring. Any tips on how to get them look glossy & not cloudy? submitted by /u/Srvmayer [link] [comments]”

“Is my floor just stained or is this something I need to be concerned about? I have a small child at home & don’t to have him around anything harmful! Thank you!! submitted by /u/MamaBear_803 [link] [comments]”

“Can someone PLEASE help identify what kind of floor I have and how to clean it!? This floor in my apartment has been dirty since we moved in a year ago. I have scrubbed it on hands and knees to no avail. It's slightly textured to mimic woodgrain but it's definitely not wood. I live in a cheap comlex with little to no maintenance or oversight so it wasn't even clean when we moved in. I have many pets and it's only getting worse no matter what I try. Walking around for too long bar”

“So landlord said to be careful washing floors because it’s hardwood, buddy of mine that works in construction says it looks more like click floor, trying to figure out who’s right to know how to properly clean them. Also found a box of SPC flooring in the basement storage which makes me think it’s not actually hardwood submitted by /u/AUsernameHasNoName99 [link] [comments]”

“Hi all, Recently bought a house with lovely hard wood floors and some sort of vinyl. I bought a Swiffer to have for both and I kinda thought it wouldn't be what I needed and I was right - seems to not properly clean. What are the best tools and products to use on each floor type? I have some pinesol but I feel I should limit the water on the hardwood. I have heard about Murphy's - not sure how and what to use to apply. submitted by /u/AgentDoraTheExplorer [link] [commen”

“Not sure whether this is vinyl or laminate, but since moving in I've noticed these awful mars on the floor and wondered if there was a way to get rid of them/make them less noticable. They don't seem to be deep in the floor so not sure whether it's actually scratched or just scuffed. submitted by /u/katya_svetlanova [link] [comments]”

“Hi all, I have these scuffs and scrapes on my floor, mostly from when the movers moved in my furniture. I've now placed felt tips on just about every foot and leg of furniture, but these marks remain. I've tried a damp paper towel, but to no effect. I've read somewhere that Magic Eraser might do the trick, but I'd prefer some corroboration before trying anything that might damage it further. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. submitted by /u/maggyver [link] [co”

“I have either laminate or LVP floors (not sure since I’m renting) and there are these scratches that occurred after I moved a dark wood piece of furniture. It feels like the scratches are just surface level stains. How can I get this out? I tried baking soda, walnuts, old English, and magic eraser but nothing worked. submitted by /u/Away_Opinion_4948 [link] [comments]”

“I have 90+ year old pine flooring in my apartment and don’t want to mess up the varnish or get moisture trapped in the wood. What cleaner is best for this? submitted by /u/Mental_Shine7131 [link] [comments]”

“I have a shepherd and a cattledog PLEASE tell me what products you’re using to clean your LVP flooring if you have pets Thank you!! submitted by /u/Worldly-Sun-3811 [link] [comments]”

“I just noticed these stains on my stairs which is hardwood floor. I have no idea where they came from, could be highlighter? Or cat urine or puke, but it’s unlikely as we’ve had our cat for 4 years now and she’s never left any stains like that. I’ve tried the Bona and multipurpose household cleaner and it won’t budge. I don’t want to try rubbing alcohol or baking soda as I don’t want to make it worse. Worst case I can hire someone to sand and refinish but I don’t know if I can find any good floo”

“Hi my floors are exceptionally old and I hate to replace them so if anyone has any advice or can recommend products I could use to hopefully restore them a bit please share ! submitted by /u/HailSCasco [link] [comments]”

“Stuff like this. For some reason the floor seems to collect dust very quickly idek why. We don’t wear shoes in the house or anything. Maybe it’s from boxes from moving in the past month. Anyway how would you recommend to clean floor with this dust? Vacuum ? Murphys cleaning supply? We have dust mop idk if that would work? submitted by /u/healthy-outdoors- [link] [comments]”

“Hi! I need advice on how to clean my floors. I’m renting an apartment and I’ve just moved in and the floors were quite gross (I don’t think the previous tenant did anything other than vacuuming). The floors are wood and I’ve vacuumed them every day since moving in. I’ve also dry/wet swifferd the floors and mopped them twice with Murphy’s soap, and the floor is still quite dirty. Everyone in the apartment takes their shoes off too, so we aren’t brining in any more dirt onto the floor. Does anyone”

“Hey Friends. Got multiple inquiries about how to manage my flooring situation. 1) They are super squeaky. I have looked up multiple ways on how to address, but not sure which would be best for my situation. I have access from below but I think the subfloor may be cross boards as seen in the first picture. Should I construction adhesive? Or screw like a mad man? 2) Thinking of doing vinyl over the hardwood. It’s in pretty bad shape. Does going right overtop of this hardwood make sense, or should”

“We just bought our house and had the popcorn ceilings removed by a contractor and the dust got stuck between all the seals of this newer hardwood floor. Also it looks like somehow the finish is peeling off one of the boards now, is you have tips on how to fix that. Thank you in advance for any help! submitted by /u/QueenofElectricity [link] [comments]”

“This pic isn’t after a cleaning, I’m just showing the type of floor. It’s a cheap fake wood panel, the kind the peels easily I use hot water, fabulouso, and the cedar mop. The water turns brown when dumped in the toilet. But they still feel dirty as heck. What gives? submitted by /u/beephobic27 [link] [comments]”

“Currently I use a wet swiffer and scrape gunk trapped in the grain with my finger nail. Does anyone have any better ideas of ways to keep this floor clean? submitted by /u/Zeke_Smith [link] [comments]”

“These floors are mighty neglected; how can I restore them? I *think* they're linoleum, but they might be vinyl, I guess? Probably 15-20 years old. Previous owners had pets, if that makes any difference. You can see it's lighter where the foot traffic is and darker/stained(?) elsewhere submitted by /u/AdventurousAge9864 [link] [comments]”

“I’m moving into a new home, but the wood floors are absolutely filthy. They have thick layers dirt and grime and the previous owner had pets and I can tell they didn’t always clean up immediately, I’ll just say it like that. I feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin. There are also beautiful wool rugs, but they have pet stains in them and you can smell it. It’s not terrible, but it is noticeable. Tl:dr How to clean incredibly dirty wood floors? And how to clean a wool rug that has pet sme”

“Here is what I'm working with. What would be the best way to clean/refresh these floors? I've done the dawn + damp towel + iron trick in the past for stains and it worked. I don't have too much to clean but I am always open to an easier route 😅 submitted by /u/iliovegreeksalad [link] [comments]”

“My husband and I moved into this house almost 2 years ago and still haven’t gotten around to replacing bedroom floors (hello, high interest rate). The previous owners had 2 dogs and 2 kids so the carpets weren’t in great condition but we’ve had them deep cleaned twice and while still not great, they’re not unlivable. However, we’re expecting our first in December and I’m wondering if we should either replace the flooring before baby comes, or wait until they’re past the explosive/surprise poops,”

“Started working on a house, ripped out the super nasty carpet and of course, found wood subfloor with tons of spills and stains all over it. I don’t know what the dark spots and the white areas are. Are they mold and mildew? I assume all this subfloor needs to be replace in order to live there with no breathing problems? Any advice appreciated! I was planning to lay down ceramic tile over all of the floors. EDIT: yes, the place smells bad because the carpets were super stained and filthy. Struct”

“I know this is some sort of natural stone. What products are best used to clean this kind of floor? submitted by /u/tiny_suburban_jungle [link] [comments]”

“Thinking toddler pushed something around that had something like marker or crayon on the bottom, since it’s even width and goes in a weird long s shaped pattern, not back and forth like a mop, not squiggly like drawings etc. I checked bases of her little chairs, trike, table etc can’t find the culprit. She does not have access to oil paints or permanent markers. She’s limited to washable and nothing else is marked up Thank you in advance submitted by /u/SummerJSmith [link] [com”

“I just got my keys and I have been sweeping, brooming, scrubbing and mopping my floor tiles 2/3 cycles per day. Somehow it still feels dusty and chalky. Any ideas or tips on getting rid of this? Picture for reference if it helps in any way. submitted by /u/Nice_Ad_4303 [link] [comments]”

“Does anyone know if it’s normal for our finish to scuff so easily? These scuffs are all over. It’s almost like the school hallways when a sneaker makes that black mark, but this doesn’t come off. They applied a water based finish, I think it was Loba 2k? submitted by /u/Known_Ad6729 [link] [comments]”

“I notice these streaks on our floor which are only visible at an angle (you can't see them when you come close to the floor). I'm not sure, but I think it's possible they may have been caused by the sofa which we've moved around. Have any of you experienced this, and would you have tips on how to successfully erase them? They don't go away even after mopping w a microfiber. I've also tried rubbing it w a baking soda + warm water paste but it didn't work :( submi”

Hello! I'm moving out of an apartment I've been in for 2 years, and have noticed some slight wear to the floor from nearby where my office chair was. I've been cleaning…

“Prefer one product for laminate and tiles! (Thanks in advance!) submitted by /u/Few_Cod_5636 [link] [comments]”

“Just closed on a new property and was doing some basic cleaning. I mopped the hardwood floors in the living room (first time since we got the keys) and immediately noticed a cloudy/white film starting to peel up in spots. The floor also has a ton of scratches, scuffs, and dull marks all over. Here are the photos: [Image 1: Dry floor showing scratches and wear] [Image 2: Wet/mopped area with peeling film and foot for scale] Is this a failing polyurethane finish, old wax buildup, or something else”

“Gym is only used by me, but there are times when the dust comes in a lot and I don't want to be cleaning every day. submitted by /u/Nicecube29 [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone! We just moved into this apartment and I believe the flooring is LVP or laminate. On move in day, our dog was incredibly anxious and peed on the floor (this NEVER happens, moving/new place just terrified him). We did not discover it right away, and it probably sat for about an hour. It looks like the urine took the finish off? The light hits the spot perfectly and makes it incredibly noticeable. Is there any way we can fix this? Anything I can buy to DIY? For what it’s worth, my part”

“Best hardwood floor cleaner recommendation! For reference i like to use a swiffer wet/dry mop with a microfiber towel. submitted by /u/turtlepurplesky [link] [comments]”

“It's right next to the toilet and looks like it hasn't been cleaned in a long time. Any ideas on how to deep clean it without stripping the surface? submitted by /u/MrsNoFun [link] [comments]”

“Just moved into a new rental home and I was wondering 1) is this laminate flooring and 2) what's the best way to thoroughly clean it without further damaging it? submitted by /u/beepaff [link] [comments]”

“Hey guys! We just moved into this house and the floor boards were squeaking like crazy. So naturally, I removed the carpet to take a look and put in a couple of screws to silence them but I found this... Some of the boards held up with screws, unsupported floorboards that were screwed together, screws missing structure. I have now entered over my head territory but also don't want to leave it as it seems like it could break or the like. Can anyone advise me how I can fix this and make it oka”

“Me and my boyfriend just moved into a new apartment. When we got here, there was a bunch of small sticky patches on the floor. We have been able to get some of it off but it is really starting to annoy me because it makes my socks sticky. Does anyone know what it might be and how we can get rid of it? It seems to be a type of glue or maybe the previous tenants used something to clean the floor and then it left a residue. Literally any advice would be helpful!! TIA submitted by /u/myt”

“Hey friends! I recently bought a home with the most gorgeous cherry bamboo floors. Ever since we moved in, they’ve just always looked dirty. We’ve tried so many different cleaners, techniques, and solutions, but nothing seems to help. Every time I mop them, a few hours later they look dirty again. I honestly don’t know what I’m doing wrong. Does anyone have any tips for cleaning bamboo floors? It sounds silly, but I’m a total clean freak and I don’t know if I can keep living like this lol. Any a”