cleaninghardwood-refinishingvacuum
Can you ever use a wet/dry vacuum cleaner (shop.vac, Kubota, Stanley, etc) to clean wood sanding dust?
My one experiment so far resulted in complete clogging of the paper filter after cleaning the dust from hardwood floor sanding. Replacing the dry filter (corrugated paper cylinder on a metallic mesh backbone, ~$20) after each such use is a bit of a stretch, and yet I'm not sure how else I can thoroughly clean the dust left behind.
Wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it. I wish I took before/after pics.
Bought:
Jomax
Clorox Outdoor
Put in a garden sprayer designed for bleach according to instructions on Jomax:
For 75% of the siding, I applied the mixture, then rinsed after 5 minutes. A number of sections needed a second application, and the worst section took three.
I rinsed using one of the "fireman" nozzles on my hose, just so I could get it up to the eaves:
I did try just spraying the mildew with the nozzle...worthless. "Firemen" should sue for defamation.
Anyway, I'm thrilled. Probably took 25% longer than last year, but I wasn't dripping wet either :) I'll get a power sprayer for next year, but I'll definitely stick with this; it looks much better than what I get from pressure washing alone.
In the to-do section of the care instructions you posted, it suggests "Use an all-purpose, non-oil based household or commercial cleaner." OR, it says, you can use vinegar/water.
I think you are over-analyzing. The normal floor mopping solutions like Pine-Sol or a Swiffer will work fine. Just don't use anything abrasive that will scratch the tile or an aggressive bathroom "tile/grout cleaner" that is meant to bleach and renew grout that is stained.
If you're concerned about a particular cleaner, you could always test a small section that is out of sight. You can also apply a "grout sealer" solution over the grout lines. This is tedious, but can help slow down staining of the grout.
Best Answer
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and use a paper (or cloth) bag filter for fine particulates. They are cheap and disposable, and they prevent clogging of the main filter element.
Each brand/model uses a specific type. They work great and it is a easy and inexpensive solution.