How to Get Rid of Milky Film on Hardwood Floors
The milky film on your hardwood floors is probably caused by using the wrong cleaning solution. Don't use ammonia or oil cleaners on hardwood floors, because these will commonly use a milky residue that leaves the floors looking drab. Never wax a hardwood floor. Instead, use some approved hardwood cleaners to solve the problem of a milky film. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Water-based PH-Neutral hardwood floor cleaner, such as Bona Kemi or Wood Wash
- Terrycloth mop
- Soft cloth
Instructions
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Use a terrycloth mop (such as a swiffer) to dust the hardwood floor. Start in the corners and work your way into the center. Scoop up any collected debris and deposit into the trash. Alternatively, vacuum the floor.
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Spray or create a solution in a bucket to clean your hardwood floor, using the recommended professional hardwood floor cleaning product. Gently damp-mop the floor with solution, starting in the corners and working toward one end of the room, until the floor is completely clean. Don't use too much water on the mop, just enough to spread the solution and pick up remaining debris. Let dry for approximately 15 minutes.
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Buff the hardwood floor with a cloth. Holding a soft cloth in your hand, rub the floor in a circular pattern. Gradually work your way over the entire surface of the floor. This will remove any remaining oils that are creating the milky film on your hardwood floor.
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Tips & Warnings
If cleaning it doesn't produce your desired results, consider hiring a professional contractor to refinish the floor. A contractor will sand down the floor until the old polyurethane coat is gone, and then reapply a new coat to the floor.
