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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

JDC

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5. A steamer on a wood floor does not seem like a good idea

Reply to mopinko (Original post)

Mon Oct 26, 2020, 06:51 PM

Oct 2020

It would jack up your finish as well as open up the grain and push water into the wood, causing it to expand, possibly crack and/or contract when it dries leaving gaps.

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ok y'all liked my last tip, so here's another- wood cleaner. [View all] mopinko Oct 2020 OP

Many thanks! alwaysinasnit Oct 2020 #1

they say if you want something done, ask a busy person. but mopinko Oct 2020 #2

If that is so, then I can say that a "lazy woman" has a very creative and practical streak. alwaysinasnit Oct 2020 #3

tru dat. mopinko Oct 2020 #8

... alwaysinasnit Oct 2020 #9

Are you able to share the brand name? Frasier Balzov Oct 2020 #4

this one- mopinko Oct 2020 #7

Nice steamer! What about the shampoo brand? Frasier Balzov Oct 2020 #10

i buy whatever i can find. mopinko Oct 2020 #11

A steamer on a wood floor does not seem like a good idea JDC Oct 2020 #5

well depends on how dirty it is. mopinko Oct 2020 #6