Cleaning And Waxing Old Hardwood Floors

Before purchasing your cleaner keep safety in mind lest you budget for another floor.

Cleaning and waxing old hardwood floors.

Safely cleaning an unsealed wood floor. I spent many hours on my hands and knees trying to get all the refresher off. 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. 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. My floors were only a few years old i just wanted to shine them up. With a little care you can bring them back to their former glory. Sweep away loose dirt dust and other debris and mop the floor with warm water to remove any grime or.

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. 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. I could take my nail and scrape off the bona. Avoid applying fresh wax before the old wax coat has worn off as over waxing hardwood floors can result in unsightly wax build up.

I tried the bona wood floor refresher on my hardwood floors a few years ago. Use safe disinfectants some people may prefer to have a disinfectant when cleaning. These finishes require a water based polish instead. For example some types of modern hardwood flooring have a sealed surface that should not be waxed.

Be sure to use the correct type of wax for your floor and finish. Deep clean heavy dirt and grime buildup. Care should be taken because only those safe to the waxed wood floors are suitable. In case any water or other liquid spills on the floor wipe it immediately with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

My floors were left in a cloudy haze. 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. Wood floors are usually prized by homeowners for the warm natural look that they give to any room. However if your home features unsealed wood flooring.

Removing old wax from wood floors is time consuming but it is not an impossible task. I had really poor results. In between waxings fade superficial imperfections by buffing.