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Wood floors just refinished with oil-based polyurethane. fumes /smell is horrible. have two kids under 5. how long should we leave the house?
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When tolerable: Air out the house and ask the floor experts for the recommendations the manufacturer has regarding the care of the product used and when to return.
Answered 6/20/2014
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