A few weeks ago I posted asking for suggestions on what I could use to
remove hardened poops from my hardwood floors.  (My little angle, Matt
found an alternate spot to use as a potty spot that I didn't discover
quick enough)
 
I got more responses from people asking me to post what ever suggestions I
get than I got suggestions.  Here are the suggestions I got....
 
* Hardwood floors are the best places to use this trick.  Use some 409 or
Windex and thoroughly spray the area and leave alone.  Go back later (about
1/2 hour later) and spray again.  Repeat until deposit is soft enough to
lift off with a putty knife.  You could also use a solution of 1/4 cup Mr.
Clean and 3/4 cup water and pour it on a little at a time, then scrub with
a stiff nylon brush.  Add more mixture as needed until the entire spot is
cleaned.  I've used both methods and been very successful with them! :)
Oh...this also works with no-wax floors!
 
* Oxi Clean is the orange cleaning product you have probably seen several
million times on cable.  If you would like to go to their web site, it is
www.greatcleaners.com
 
* I have used murphy's oil soap quite successfully on the hardened spots
that don't come up right away.  I put a dollop on the offending area and
wait until it is soft.  Then I just pick it up with some toilet paper.
The oil soap will also condition the floor at the same time.
 
I opted for the last suggestion since I had Murphy's oil soap in the house.
It worked like a charm.  The most important thing I can suggest --- lock up
the fuzzies when you are doing this.  I think my biggest problem doing this
cleanup was that the nosey ferrets wouldn't let me give the spots a chance
to soak.  As soon as they would run over to see what I was doing, I'd start
mopping up the cleaner.  The Murphy's worked in a few minutes, with the
ferrets watching safely from their cage!
 
I'd also like to point out that 2 of these three great tips were sent to me
my men.  So much for the stereotypes!
 
Thanks everyone for the help!
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Kristeen, JT,
Katie, Matt & Al
[Posted in FML issue 3022]