My little one is eating at the table now and frequently her food ends up on the dining room floor and makes it sticky. What can I use to clean with without messing up the floor?
I would use really really hot water. This is how most of the professionals do it. Also, have you thought of purchasing a steamer? With those steam cleaners you won't need any cleaners because the steam gets up to boiling temperature.
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