Cleaning And Waxing Old Hardwood Floors

Avoid applying fresh wax before the old wax coat has worn off as over waxing hardwood floors can result in unsightly wax build up.

Cleaning and waxing old hardwood floors. Hot water can dissolve wax especially if it contains vinegar ammonia washing powder or a similar cleaning agent but no flooring manufacturer would recommend using it. Deep clean heavy dirt and grime buildup. Removing old wax from wood floors is time consuming but it is not an impossible task. As a rule of thumb only dry clean your hardwood flooring.

However if your home features unsealed wood flooring. Use safe disinfectants some people may prefer to have a disinfectant when cleaning. I could take my nail and scrape off the bona. I tried the bona wood floor refresher on my hardwood floors a few years ago.

Wood floors are usually prized by homeowners for the warm natural look that they give to any room. If a surface finished hardwood floor still looks dingy or dull after dusting deep clean it with any ph neutral wax free and petroleum free cleaner such. Care should be taken because only those safe to the waxed wood floors are suitable. I spent many hours on my hands and knees trying to get all the refresher off.

Avoid using wet mops for cleaning hardwood floors as it can result in clouding the wax coat or damaging the wood. Scrape away materials like dried paint wax deposits and bits of carpeting that might have covered the floor. Old hardwood floors are often as sturdy as they are gorgeous. My floors were left in a cloudy haze.

Waxed floors are very sensitive to basic acidic as well as solvent cleaners. For example some types of modern hardwood flooring have a sealed surface that should not be waxed. These finishes require a water based polish instead. Safely cleaning an unsealed wood floor.

I had really poor results. In case any water or other liquid spills on the floor wipe it immediately with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. Leaving hot water on your flooring long enough to dissolve wax is just asking for the water to seep through the cracks swell the wood and ruin your floor. My floors were only a few years old i just wanted to shine them up.

Sweep away loose dirt dust and other debris and mop the floor with warm water to remove any grime or. With a little care you can bring them back to their former glory. Be sure to use the correct type of wax for your floor and finish.