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BonBon · 07-24-2009, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Man, what a pain. Streaks would be annoying me too. I wonder what is more "streaky" - hot or soft water or if it even matters? It's like you need a non-residue soap, but I don't know what that'd be...I know the face "non-residue" is usually considered those cleansers w/out lauryl/laureth sulfates...for whatever that's worth....wonder if that ingredient is in dish soap? Geez, I'm really reachin' here.

That's ok - it's FRIDAY!!!

I'm off work this afternoon. I'm gonna go home, sit on the couch and look at my floors lol! Then maybe I'll go mop shopping tomorrow - yippee.

gypsyqueen · 07-24-2009, 07:54 AM

My honey baby darlin and I wanted to do our down stairs but I cant live without my daily mopping with lysol

megansmomma · 07-24-2009, 10:55 AM

You guys peaked my curiosity about cement floors since I had never heard of them before.......I have to say they are gorgeous! So as I am reading this I want to add some "mop" info that might help

O-Cedar - Products - Systems - Systems - UltraMax™ All-In-One Mopping Kit

This is the mop that I have been using and I love it! As I'm sure you know from my fall I have laminate floor but they too are hard to keep clean and I hated the streaks from the bazillionth mops that I had purchased in the past. This one is microfiber and is washable and dryable. It is by far the very best mop that I have ever owned! I bought it at Walmart about 7 or 8 months ago with 3 extra mop pad thingies and after I mop I just toss it into the washer and then into the dryer and they look like new still. Love it!

zoeybear · 07-24-2009, 04:48 PM

Im looking into laminate floors. My mom has them and it shows everything. I want to find something that is distressed. I also think the shinier the floor the more dust, pawprints etc will show. I want something with little to no shine/sheen.

BonBon · 07-27-2009, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

You guys peaked my curiosity about cement floors since I had never heard of them before.......I have to say they are gorgeous! So as I am reading this I want to add some "mop" info that might help

O-Cedar - Products - Systems - Systems - UltraMax™ All-In-One Mopping Kit

This is the mop that I have been using and I love it! As I'm sure you know from my fall I have laminate floor but they too are hard to keep clean and I hated the streaks from the bazillionth mops that I had purchased in the past. This one is microfiber and is washable and dryable. It is by far the very best mop that I have ever owned! I bought it at Walmart about 7 or 8 months ago with 3 extra mop pad thingies and after I mop I just toss it into the washer and then into the dryer and they look like new still. Love it!

Jodi, this looks like it would be perfect!! I almost went mop shopping this weekend but now I'm so glad I didn't. I just watched the demo video & this looks so easy. Do you just use water, or do you have a special cleaner for your laminate floors?

BonBon · 07-27-2009, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by zoeybear

Im looking into laminate floors. My mom has them and it shows everything. I want to find something that is distressed. I also think the shinier the floor the more dust, pawprints etc will show. I want something with little to no shine/sheen.

Believe me, I understand. I had laminate installed in my previous house (I call them wood floors because mine looked so real no one believed they were laminate). I had the hardest time choosing because the one I really liked was darker and shinier & I knew it would show everything. They had another one I kind of liked called Rustic Pine. It was lighter colored, and had the dark knotholes and rings like real pine, and it wasn't as shiny. It looked like with the mix of colors it would've been much less likely to show dirt or streaks. I remember what a hard decision that was to finally choose. Good luck!!

BonBon · 08-20-2009, 10:50 AM

I wanted to let everyone know what's been happening in my effort to get CLEAN floors. First, let me say a huge thank you to Jodi, who recommended the mop in post #18!!

I decided this was the mop I wanted to try. To clean the cloth pad of most microfiber mops in the middle of mopping you either have to put a new pad on, or take the pad off and rinse/wring by hand then put back on the mop base. This one lets you rinse, wring & keep mopping!

When I got my mop, I decided to try a little experiment before using it the first time. I first mopped my kitchen floor twice with the sponge mop I had been using, rinsing it thoroughly with clean water often. Then, I brought out the new mop - in just a few strokes the pad was brown from all the dirt the sponge doesn't pick up!

I rinsed the pad & mopped the kitchen again until the new pad quit showing signs of picking up dirt. Then, I stood back and enjoyed the view. My floor LOOKED clean, and there wasn't a single streak!

By the way, the streaks are caused by the dirt your old mops don't pick up.

Sorry, I know this sounds like a long informercial, but I wanted to tell you all how great this mop is! My floors look better than ever.

Thank you, Jodi!!

RowdysMom · 08-20-2009, 11:11 AM

I have stained concrete floors in our den/office. My hubby and I did it ourselves when we built on the addition. The stain is VERY verigated, with lots of different colors, so it doesn't show much at all. The concrete took the stain in differing colors, and we loved it so we left it that way. Quite frankly the top coat we put on has worn off, and it looks just as good without it. Of course, it is in a VERY casual den - not the beautiful living area like in the pictures. The point is that I wouldn't be afraid to do it at all, especially if it is a well used casual part of the house. I just love the ease of cleaning up the "oops" that our two boys leave for us occasionally

Little Bit · 08-20-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bonbon

I wanted to let everyone know what's been happening in my effort to get CLEAN floors. First, let me say a huge thank you to Jodi, who recommended the mop in post #18!!

I decided this was the mop I wanted to try. To clean the cloth pad of most microfiber mops in the middle of mopping you either have to put a new pad on, or take the pad off and rinse/wring by hand then put back on the mop base. This one lets you rinse, wring & keep mopping!

When I got my mop, I decided to try a little experiment before using it the first time. I first mopped my kitchen floor twice with the sponge mop I had been using, rinsing it thoroughly with clean water often. Then, I brought out the new mop - in just a few strokes the pad was brown from all the dirt the sponge doesn't pick up!

I rinsed the pad & mopped the kitchen again until the new pad quit showing signs of picking up dirt. Then, I stood back and enjoyed the view. My floor LOOKED clean, and there wasn't a single streak!

By the way, the streaks are caused by the dirt your old mops don't pick up.

Sorry, I know this sounds like a long informercial, but I wanted to tell you all how great this mop is! My floors look better than ever.

Thank you, Jodi!!

I just watched the video on the mop, very impressive! I may have to get one, I just hate the streaks my current mop leaves! Thanks for the update!

megansmomma · 08-20-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Bit

I just watched the video on the mop, very impressive! I may have to get one, I just hate the streaks my current mop leaves! Thanks for the update!

I promise you will love it

07-24-2009, 07:54 AM	#17
gypsyqueen Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas. Posts: 955	thanks for the info My honey baby darlin and I wanted to do our down stairs but I cant live without my daily mopping with lysol

07-24-2009, 04:48 PM	#19
zoeybear Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 4,186	Im looking into laminate floors. My mom has them and it shows everything. I want to find something that is distressed. I also think the shinier the floor the more dust, pawprints etc will show. I want something with little to no shine/sheen. __________________ We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam

08-20-2009, 10:50 AM	#22
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Update! I wanted to let everyone know what's been happening in my effort to get CLEAN floors. First, let me say a huge thank you to Jodi, who recommended the mop in post #18!! I decided this was the mop I wanted to try. To clean the cloth pad of most microfiber mops in the middle of mopping you either have to put a new pad on, or take the pad off and rinse/wring by hand then put back on the mop base. This one lets you rinse, wring & keep mopping! When I got my mop, I decided to try a little experiment before using it the first time. I first mopped my kitchen floor twice with the sponge mop I had been using, rinsing it thoroughly with clean water often. Then, I brought out the new mop - in just a few strokes the pad was brown from all the dirt the sponge doesn't pick up! I rinsed the pad & mopped the kitchen again until the new pad quit showing signs of picking up dirt. Then, I stood back and enjoyed the view. My floor LOOKED clean, and there wasn't a single streak! By the way, the streaks are caused by the dirt your old mops don't pick up. Sorry, I know this sounds like a long informercial, but I wanted to tell you all how great this mop is! My floors look better than ever. Thank you, Jodi!! __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown Last edited by BonBon; 08-20-2009 at 10:52 AM.

08-20-2009, 11:11 AM	#23
RowdysMom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,624	I have stained concrete floors in our den/office. My hubby and I did it ourselves when we built on the addition. The stain is VERY verigated, with lots of different colors, so it doesn't show much at all. The concrete took the stain in differing colors, and we loved it so we left it that way. Quite frankly the top coat we put on has worn off, and it looks just as good without it. Of course, it is in a VERY casual den - not the beautiful living area like in the pictures. The point is that I wouldn't be afraid to do it at all, especially if it is a well used casual part of the house. I just love the ease of cleaning up the "oops" that our two boys leave for us occasionally __________________ Rex & Rowdy's Mom

07-24-2009, 10:55 AM	#18
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	You guys peaked my curiosity about cement floors since I had never heard of them before.......I have to say they are gorgeous! So as I am reading this I want to add some "mop" info that might help O-Cedar - Products - Systems - Systems - UltraMax™ All-In-One Mopping Kit This is the mop that I have been using and I love it! As I'm sure you know from my fall I have laminate floor but they too are hard to keep clean and I hated the streaks from the bazillionth mops that I had purchased in the past. This one is microfiber and is washable and dryable. It is by far the very best mop that I have ever owned! I bought it at Walmart about 7 or 8 months ago with 3 extra mop pad thingies and after I mop I just toss it into the washer and then into the dryer and they look like new still. Love it! __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain