From: "scullycat" 
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: vacuum hard wood floors not working
Date: Thu, 01 Apr 2004 01:11:04 GMT

Thanks to all for your opinions. Will probably purchase a canister vac. with
a soft brush attachment. I live in an area with a lot of sand. Thanks
"Sandra Loosemore"  wrote in message
news:m3u104oprt.fsf@dartfrog.localdomain...
> "scullycat"  writes:
>
> > Just got beautiful new oak floors. My question is this. What is the
easiest
> > way to get dirt, sand, etc. off the floor before using the spray and mop
> > shine. The regular upright vacuum didn't do the job, then I had to do it
> > over sweeping. Any ideas are appreciated.
>
> You don't need a fancy vaccuum cleaner for hardwood.  I use a compact
> canister vac on mine.  Make sure the bag isn't full.
>
> BTW, I wouldn't use "spray and mop shine" on hardwood, either -- any
> kind of soap or polish will leave a film on the floor.  Damp mop with
> plain water is all you need.  If there is something really nasty on
> the floor (dried cat barf?) soak it off with wet paper towels for an
> hour or so.
>
> -Sandra