https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:58:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2337569 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 18:47:25 +0000 MaryM 2337569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tanjowen: for moving in, just have some blankets on hand. I think hardwoods make it easier to push around the heavy stuff. Make sure the blankets are clean (so dirt or gravel don't scratch), and then put the heavy stuff on them and you can easily slide it around. Way easier than on carpet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2337485 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:40:29 +0000 sorrycharlie 2337485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tanjowen: we had the floors refinished and stained before moving in - they look fantastic even with a few stray scratches. and honestly I haven't even tried to buff them out or anything! my 3 year old zips around on this ride on thing, my little one has a walker - I was so nervous at first but I've realized how durable they really are. the only thing that scratched them was (for whatever reason?!) dragging laundry baskets..ha. oops. theres a few skinny white lines now. and then part of DD's play kitchen was off the felt slider and made a small scratch. but overall I'm impressed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2337475 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:33:44 +0000 Tanjowen 2337475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: That's good to hear! </p> <p>@sorrycharlie: Oh man, that sucks. I'm already worried about the moving in process and protecting the floors.</p> <p>Thanks everyone! We have pets but it sounds like using our vacuum on the rugs and then a swiffer might be the way to go. And invest in a good mop... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2337470 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:29:31 +0000 sapphire 2337470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't use the vacuum on the hardwoods. I just sweep and mop with a very small amount of a dilute vinegar/water solution. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2337249 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:22:43 +0000 sorrycharlie 2337249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a dyson canister..and we've scratched the floor more times dragging laundry baskets (seriously) than anything else - vac, dog, toys, kids included. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2337204 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 13:50:08 +0000 avivoca 2337204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a dirt devil stick vac for the big stuff, then I sweep/swiffer, and then I mop with Method Wood for Good. I have cats and a dog, so this gets my floors squeaky clean. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2337196 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 13:44:47 +0000 Reese 2337196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Miele - love it!! I think it's the S2 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2337189 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 13:40:03 +0000 Mae 2337189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually do obviously dusty/pet hair-y spots with our dyson animal vac, then I use a dry duster to "sweep" the rest of the floor then I use the wet duster with Bona to wash it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2337081 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 12:44:09 +0000 PawPrints 2337081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dyson DC25 Blueprint. Sucks up those huge dog-fur tumbleweeds like nothing else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2337079 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 12:41:59 +0000 Torchwood 2337079@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sweep, then mop usually with vinegar. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2337063 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 12:30:33 +0000 Autumnmama79 2337063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dyson vacuum and then a spray mop (can't think of the name right now) that has washable microfiber pad. Cleaning solution is part water, part white vinegar. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2337027 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 12:06:52 +0000 NovBaby1112 2337027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't use a vacuum on the hardwoods, I just sweep it every few days and then mop maybe once every 1-2 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2337016 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 12:00:13 +0000 Alivoo01 2337016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dyson for vacuum and Bona for mopping </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2337003 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:51:47 +0000 TrailRunner 2337003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sweep and then do a quick vacuum with the dyson animal. I have a lot of pets, so the hair is out of control. Then I mop with a microfiber cloth mop and use Murphy's oil mixed with water in a zep spray bottle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2336999 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:49:44 +0000 Silva 2336999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a broom, then go over it with a wool dust mop. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2336978 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:36:16 +0000 chopsuey 2336978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Dyson V6 Absolute and it makes my life so much easier. LOVE it. </p> <p>I use a Bona mop to clean the floors. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2336972 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:32:11 +0000 Umbreon 2336972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a mop with a removable cloth on the end, kind of like this: <a href="http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/vileda-promist-flat-floor-mop-0428343p.html#.VjD4GberRaQ" rel="nofollow">http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/vileda-promist-flat-floor-mop-0428343p.html#.VjD4GberRaQ</a></p> <p>But I don't really use it as intended. What I do, is I take a microfibre rag and fold in into a rectangle and place the head of the mop on top and push that around. I find the rag picks up SO much cat hair, it's amazing. </p> <p>I wash the floors by hand occasionally and I just use some hardwood floor cleaner I buy at Dollarama. I do it by hand so I can control how wet the floors get, and dry it with a second cloth if needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2336970 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:32:05 +0000 MaryM 2336970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a bob robot vacuum and a regular hoover. </p> <p>I also grew up with hardwoods, and have never experienced a vacuum causing damage. </p> <p>But honestly, now that we have mostly hardwoods, we use a dry/dust mop WAY more than a vacuum. It's easier, more convenient, and I think it picks up more of the small dust. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2336922 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:14:54 +0000 looch 2336922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an Electrolux Nimble, it has a "bare floor" setting that I use when I am doing the hardwoods.</p> <p>My housecleaner uses an industrial vac that doesn't have brushes in the head, so it's gentle on the floors. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2336921 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:14:44 +0000 Madison43 2336921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We vacuum with the Dyson Animal vac on the setting for hardwoods/low pile rugs and wash with a soft cloth mop and vinegar and water in a spray bottle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2336913 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:10:23 +0000 lamariniere 2336913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Dirt Devil. It isn't the greatest vacuum, but gets the job done. We mop with a cloth headed mop and sometimes use a wet swiffer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2336900 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:02:17 +0000 yin 2336900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Dyson V6 and use it on my hardwood floors. It is amazing! Prior to owning one, I swept with a broom and dust pan. Not fun at all. It's a game changer in my house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-have-hardwoods-in-your-home#post-2336894 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 10:59:19 +0000 Tanjowen 2336894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What vacuum do you use on them? We have Pergo floors in our current home that can take a lot and show no wear, but the home we are moving into has hardwoods. I've been reading that a lot of vacuums can damage the floor. I'm also interested in what you clean them with when you mop too! </p>