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What would cause h/w floor to get very slippery?

Our hardwood floors have been getting more and more slippery. We had them refinished before moving in 1.5 yrs ago. Now it's gotten to the point where I have both my girls wear slippers around the house to avoid accidents. Even friends have been commenting about how slippery the floors have gotten...

I vacuum the floors and steam vac (just with water) every other week. 

Thoughts on what could be causing this? Or solutions to make them less slippery?? TIA.

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Re: What would cause h/w floor to get very slippery?

  • nope. I hate furniture polish for that very reason, so we don't use it!
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  • I can't tell you what's causing it (it may just be day to day build up) but I can tell you how I got mine back in shape. Warning- it's a PITA, but will work.

    Fill a mop bucket with 1 gallon of water and 1 cup white vinegar (I generally do this in half because I like to keep the water clean and refill often)

    Slightly dampen mop, and go over 4'x4' section of floor.

    Using a towel, buff all excess moisture and residue from floor.

    I've done it a few times, about every 6-9 months.

  • My floors get slippery from sprays - hair sprays, furniture polish, cleaning sprays, Febreeze, etc., My slippery spots are in the bedroom and our upstairs hallway, where most of these products are used. Unfortunately, I feel like I have to use some of those products. I find that just wiping down the floor with a slightly damp terrycloth towel helps (might be TMI, but I usually just do this after I've taken a shower - use the shower I dried off with and just wipe down the floors quickly.) I think I may try shammy79's advice the next time I notice they get sticky, though.
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  • Ditto HOT water and white vinegar.
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