Cleaning And Waxing Old Hardwood Floors

In case any water or other liquid spills on the floor wipe it immediately with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Cleaning and waxing old hardwood floors.

These finishes require a water based polish instead. 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. I tried the bona wood floor refresher on my hardwood floors a few years ago. Removing old wax from wood floors is time consuming but it is not an impossible task.

Scrape away materials like dried paint wax deposits and bits of carpeting that might have covered the floor. 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. Waxed floors are very sensitive to basic acidic as well as solvent cleaners. However if your home features unsealed wood flooring.

Safely cleaning an unsealed wood floor. Be sure to use the correct type of wax for your floor and finish. My floors were only a few years old i just wanted to shine them up. Avoid applying fresh wax before the old wax coat has worn off as over waxing hardwood floors can result in unsightly wax build up.

Wood floors are usually prized by homeowners for the warm natural look that they give to any room. In between waxings fade superficial imperfections by buffing. Old hardwood floors are often as sturdy as they are gorgeous. With a little care you can bring them back to their former glory.

Before purchasing your cleaner keep safety in mind lest you budget for another floor. 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. As a rule of thumb only dry clean your hardwood flooring.

For example some types of modern hardwood flooring have a sealed surface that should not be waxed. I could take my nail and scrape off the bona. Care should be taken because only those safe to the waxed wood floors are suitable. I had really poor results.

Before waxing hardwood floors carefully clean the surface with a broom or mop to remove any dust or dirt that could get trapped in the wax and impact the finish. 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. My floors were left in a cloudy haze.