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Too much wax can make the floor feel rather sticky.
I recommend using wax or glass polish...they are non toxic and are well known for repairing the old look of your floors. You can also try viegar or baking soda but i doubt they will work as well.
Cleaning depends on the floors finish. Newer hardwood floors have a sealed finish, these floors just need mopping with water with a splash of white vinegar, to look great. Floors which have not been sealed need to be pampered and protected with liquid or paste wax, to maintain their great look.
You shouldn't use wax unless the floor was finished with wax. More than likely, the floor has oil or water based polyurethane on it. Why you shouldn't use wax on any polyurethane finish, it prevents the finish from adhering if you ever have the floor re-coated with poly. You will have to spend around two dollars a foot to sand them rather than .50 or .75 cents a foot to re-coat the floor. Prices depend on where you live.
Although there are many types of flooring, wood floors are gaining in popularity. You can make your wood floors shine by using a protective wax made especially for wood floors. The wax will help protect the floor from scratches and spills. Clean the floor before you wax by using a wood floor cleaner.
To remove spilled wax from wood floors, place a plastic bag filled with ice on top of the wax to harden it. Once hardened, carefully scrape the wax off using a plastic scraper or a credit card. Wipe the area clean with a cloth dampened with warm soapy water, then dry thoroughly.
Vinyl is the only "no wax" floor I am aware of and removing the wax should not damage the vinyl finish. You can get removal products at most flooring stores that are specifically designed for this purpose. I took the "no wax" wax off my "no wax" floor and it looked better than ever.
Linoleum floors turn yellow because of over waxing or wax build up. The old yellow wax will have to be stripped off using a wax stripper. Janitor services do this all the time. After it has been stripped off put a light coat of wax on the floor and it will almost look like new.Using an alkaline product can cause linoluem to yellow.
Bio-floor wax is a type of floor polish made from natural ingredients, typically plant-based waxes and oils. It offers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional floor wax products that may contain synthetic chemicals. Bio-floor wax helps to protect and shine floors while being biodegradable and safe for use around people and pets.
The ipil-ipil leaves are high in protein, and when they are juiced or squeezed into a pulp the protein can be added to paraffin wax for use on floors. Studies have shown that a floor wax made with the juice from ipil-ipil leaves is comparable to a commercial wax.
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For cleaning wood floors, it is recommended to use a pH-neutral wood floor cleaner specifically designed for hardwood floors. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners that can damage the wood. Additionally, using a microfiber mop or cloth to gently clean and dry the floors is effective in preserving the wood's finish.
If it is really wax the best way is with a commercial wax stripper. Stores like Walmart, Home Depot, or Lowes should sell it. A word of caution, most floors today are "no wax". They can get a build up that can look like old wax. You don't want to use a wax stripper on that type of floor. Armstrong makes a product called "New Beginnings which is a stripper for no wax floors.
To reduce shine on laminate floors, you can try using a mixture of vinegar and water for cleaning, as vinegar can help remove residue that causes shine. Additionally, you can use a specially formulated laminate floor cleaner that is designed to reduce shine. Avoid using oil-based or wax-based products, as these can create a shiny residue on laminate floors.
Yes, neutralizing floors can affect the outcome of waxing because any residue left on the floor can prevent the wax from adhering properly. It's important to thoroughly clean and neutralize the floor before waxing to ensure a smooth and long-lasting finish.
Wash with a mild cleaning solution and do a buff every so often. Waxing floors comes with a work load, meaning every so often you will have to strip the wax off and start again.