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Good Question: Natural Nontoxic Wood Floor Care?

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JulieNotes left this question as a comment on our Wood Polishing post:

I have old hardwood floors, the finish is mostly worn off, refinishing isn't an option. I used to rub this lemon wax stuff on them and they looked great, but I think it was toxic.

Does ANYONE know what I can use to get some luster back into the floor?

 
 

What do Re-nest readers use to keep their wood floors gleaming? We know there are plenty of products you can buy (Method sells a wood floor care kit - $30) -- but what about some homemade options?

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Comments (5)

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

posted by Hollie on February 19th 2009 at 6:53pm
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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?

posted by JulieNotes on February 19th 2009 at 7:14pm
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linseed oil maybe?

posted by splim on February 19th 2009 at 8:18pm
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A little Natchez Solution applied with a damp rag or cloth mop will feed the wood and bring back its shine.

posted by JaxByDefault on February 19th 2009 at 10:07pm
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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.

posted by littlecindy on February 21st 2009 at 12:30am
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