How do I clean plaster dust from the floorboards?

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• OldManBOMBIN@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  Residential maintenance man here. Best thing I’ve found is a damp sponge mop, and near-constant rinsing in fresh water. Take it a couple feet at a time, and make sure to clean and drain your mop between squeegeeing otherwise you’ll end up with gray streaks. You really just want your sponge mop to be just damp enough to wet the floor. You don’t want standing water.

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  • CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    Excellent tip thanks!

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    • OldManBOMBIN@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

      No problem :-)

      I wish there was an easier way, but honestly the best I’ve found is just lots of fresh water, a sponge mop, and patience :-/

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• Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  Is it in the grooves between the boards? If so, shop vac. If it’s stuck to the surface, try mopping with water and vinegar.

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  • CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    It’s the surface. How much vinegar?

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    • Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

      I’d do 1 part vinegar to 4 or 5 parts water and go from there. Try a small area in the corner first to make sure it won’t damage your finish.

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• adespoton@lemmy.ca ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  I use a dry steam mop. It’s the only thing I’ve found that gets the gypsum off without damaging the surface.

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• swordgeek@lemmy.ca ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  If all else fails, a Scotchbrite pad should do it safely.

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