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I use the Method stuff and I love it. It smells nice too

Hi, thanks for posting this! I've tried Method and it's okay but I think my floors really need some oil or something I used to use Feed-N-Wax® Wood Preserver and that was fantastic. But I'm now concerned if its safe or not.

My house is abt 70 yrs old with oak floors throughout, refinishing/sanding isn't an option.

Any ideas?

linseed oil maybe?

A little Natchez Solution applied with a damp rag or cloth mop will feed the wood and bring back its shine.

i just used this stuff the other day on our wood floors:

http://www.naturalbuilthome.com/products/187-natural_finishes/9237-bioshield_wax_finish_6


Ingredients: Carnauba Wax, Alcohol Ester,Water, Coconut Soap.

I use Bona floor cleaner, it's nontoxic and works great - they sell a kit with the floor cleaner, microfiber mop and microfiber dusting pad. They also have a great line of stains/finishes if you decide to go that route.

I recommend natural beeswax. You can buy candy bar sized bricks of it at a farmer's market and melt those at home in a double boiler. You apply it old school style--wax on wax off-- or you can rent a small buffer machine at a janitor supply store. Also AFM safecoat has excellent environmentally safe products. When i refinished my floor (it's not really that hard)
I first applied the stain, then a few coats of pure tung oil to protect the wood, then you can add the coat of beeswax if you want shine. i got my tung oil from realmilkpaint.