Cleaning Old Waxed Hardwood Floors

In between waxings fade superficial imperfections by buffing.

Cleaning old waxed hardwood floors.

Be sure to use the correct type of wax for your floor and finish. 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. Dust clean things to think about when you dust and clean your waxed wood floor. If it looks dull try buffing your hardwood floor instead.

Don t overwax a wood floor. I could take my nail and scrape off the bona. Avoid using wet mops for cleaning hardwood floors as it can result in clouding the wax coat or damaging the wood. Use floor wax to revitalize and deep clean worn floors.

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. If your floor is real hardwood lightly sand it then apply a new finish to restore the wood s natural beauty. I have waxed wood floors from the 1750s and i don t know how to clean them every product says do not use on wax floors what can i do.

I had really poor results. Waxed floors are very sensitive to basic acidic as well as solvent cleaners. This is no mystery to me but the stores now only carry pre finished floors and don t appreciate the beauty of a old waxed floors like we do. Before purchasing your cleaner keep safety in mind lest you budget for another floor.

My floors were left in a cloudy haze. 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. The waxed surface makes the wood floor more resistant to chemicals and wear than an oiled floor. It can be difficult to see and feel the difference between a waxed and an oiled floor.

In case any water or other liquid spills on the floor wipe it immediately with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. Next sprinkle a few drops of water onto a worn area of the floor to test the soundness of the finish. I tried the bona wood floor refresher on my hardwood floors a few years ago. To clean old hardwood floors start by using a plastic spatula or dull putty knife to scrape off any dried paint gum or other hardened materials.

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 spent many hours on my hands and knees trying to get all the refresher off. Use neutral floor cleaners it is advisable that you only use cleaners that have been designed purposely for cleaning waxed floors. Always apply floor wax to go with the grain of the wood.

Deep clean heavy dirt and grime buildup.