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Can you premix a large patch of the cleaner (alcohol, vinegar, and dawn version) and then store it for use as needed?

@CoronaHardwood

Жыл бұрын

As long as all your ingredients are clean (free from contaminates), specifically the water used, I don’t see why not.

But if you use such a low amount of vinegar and alcohol wont you lower the solutions bacteria killing ability? When I followed these measurements to achieve a more neutral PH balance, I also noticed that it left less of shine when compared to the previous measurements I initially used consisting of 1/3 vin, 1/3 alcohol and 1/3 cup water.

@CoronaHardwood

8 ай бұрын

There's always ways to modify a formula to try and get a small boost in cleaning potential, the key is getting a balance in the 6-8 pH range while doing it and observing that ingredients like isopropyl in too high of a concentration can kill bacteria but also they can leave a dulling effect as well. Currently our formula is about 2.3oz of total cleaning for the blend to a gallon of water while many concentrates tend to be in the 1-4oz range per gallon. Some have used 91% isopropyl for their own formulas in high concentration having it leave a white haze on their floor instead as it was too strong for the urethane. Similar to how it can dry your hands out it was doing that on their finish. Most of these planks aren't shiny and have a matte level around 5-15 (out of 100) so I'm not sure on that situation there.

Will adding a few drops of lavender essential oil throw off ph ?

@CoronaHardwood

Жыл бұрын

Lavender oil, like all oils is non soluble, therefor you cannot accurate measure the PH of it. You can however measure the PH of the carrier oil if it is water based. Since there are so many different brands of lavender oil it is difficult to give you an accurate answer without testing it. I would think that if you added a few drops for scent it would not affect the overall mixture much. If you are going to create your own cleaning mixture I would recommend purchasing some PH strips. They are very inexpensive and can be ordered online or purchased at your local hardware store.

@anelrubio6966

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Is this solution safe for laminate flooring water vinegar alcohol and dawn

@CoronaHardwood

8 ай бұрын

Yes, it is safe for all pre-finished floors except for oil finished floors

Huh?!

Not supposed to use acidic cleaner on laminate or vinyl plank flooring.

No. Sorry. I have been forced to use the vinegar solution and HATE it. Smells disgusting.