While Bona polish gives floors a bright sheen, sometimes the polish forms streaks. This can occur when you don't use enough polish. An uneven layer of polish looks like streaks on the floor. One bottle of Bona floor polish should cover 500 square feet of flooring.
Use an ammonia solution: An ammonia solution of about 2.5 dl (1 cup) of ammonia per 4 litres (1 gallon) of water can be used to dissolve the build-up that's causing the haziness of your floors. Remember to use this solution carefully, so that you don't further damage the floor with excess water.
Use a mild floor cleaning detergent and hot water for linoleum and rubber tiles; ½ cup vinegar and a gallon of hot water for brick, stone or ceramic tiles; or equal parts vegetable oil and vinegar for wood floors. Alternatively, use a commercial cleaner formulated for the flooring material.
When the concentration of cleaning chemical is too high, it can leave streaks of chemical residue. Consult the manufacturer's instructions for floor type usage and mixing ratios. When in doubt of a cleaning chemical's ability, test it in an inconspicuous place.
Streaks usually come from a combination of possible residue in the cleaner and existing dirt on your floor. Many cleaners on the market can be used on multiple surfaces and claim they are safe for wood; however, hardwood is a sensitive surface and needs to be treated with care.
The best way to get your floors really shiny is to buff them carefully and thoroughly with a soft microfibre, cotton, or chamois cloth immediately after they have dried. This technique will work really well to shine up tiles, laminate, polished stone, or lino.
One of the best cleaners for tiles is warm water, as it lifts the dirt easily. Mop with water first, then go over the tiles again with a water/vinegar mix (first making sure it's okay to use acidic products on your tiles) and you'll be good to go.
These stains are caused by floor cleaner residue and mineral deposits from the water. Cleaning the moisture marks caused by mopping will truly make your floors look immaculate.
It's no wonder most people are looking for ways to strip off the polish. The good news is that you can easily eliminate the Bona Floor Polish build up in just a matter of minutes by using the Ultimate Floor Polish and Wax Stripper.
Why Are My Hardwood Floors Hazy? The most common causes of a hazy or cloudy film on hardwood floors after cleaning are a buildup of floor cleaner, wax buildup, trapped moisture, and bad floor cleaners. All these can make wood floors appear to have a milky, white substance on top of the surface even after cleaning.
Please note; you CANNOT use Bona Tile & Laminate Floor Cleaner on hardwood because the strong degreaser could damage the finish.
Mix a quarter a cup of vinegar with 2 gallons of hot water and then use a sponge or a mop to apply it onto the floor. Make sure to cover every inch of the floor with this solution and then let it set in there for about 15 minutes.
Mix a half-cup full white vinegar into two-gallons of water in a mop bucket. Dip your mop into the cleaning solution and wring it up to avoid applying the excess solution onto the floor. Thoroughly clean the floor using the solution while moving your mop in forth-backward motions to ensure that you remove all the dirt.
Tile flooring is of two types, glazed and unglazed, glazed tiles have a glossy appearance, and thick finish and using wrong cleaning agents could result in obtuse flooring. Hence mild cleaning agents like vinegar, warm water, lemon juice (3 to 4 lemons in half bucket water) in water are better choices for glazed tiles.
Vegetable Oil & White Vinegar: Mix equal parts vegetable oil and white vinegar together to make a simple, yet effective, cleaner for your hardwood floor. Vinegar is a natural polish that is perfect for cleaning. It's acidity will help break down dirt and grime.
Now, for that extra shine, I'll let you in on a professional cleaning secret. When you're done mopping, grab a microfiber cloth. Give your floors a quick wipe down to make sure there is absolutely no water left on the floor. Drying your floors ensures they dry without streaks.
You just want a cleaner, one that doesn't leave a residue on your floor. Most products that use phrases like “polish” or “refresh” actually leave a very thin layer of acrylic finish on your floor which over a short time can look horrible. Bona Polish. This product is the number one ruiner of floors that we come across.
How long will my Bona Microfiber Cleaning Pad last? Our pads are very durable and can be washed up to 500 times.
Monthly schedule – polish
Polish wood floors every 2-4 months, depending on the traffic in your home, to add extra shine and protection. Hardwood floor polish renews and refreshes the finish that protects your floor.
The Bona polish does not wear off completely, ever, and needs to be stripped to remove it completely.
Use every 2-4 months to keep floors revitalized and looking their best.