Cleaning And Waxing Old Hardwood Floors

Safely cleaning an unsealed wood floor.

Cleaning and waxing old hardwood floors.

Use safe disinfectants some people may prefer to have a disinfectant when cleaning. Care should be taken because only those safe to the waxed wood floors are suitable. Be sure to use the correct type of wax for your floor and finish. As a rule of thumb only dry clean your hardwood flooring.

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. I had really poor results. Sweep away loose dirt dust and other debris and mop the floor with warm water to remove any grime or.

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. Avoid applying fresh wax before the old wax coat has worn off as over waxing hardwood floors can result in unsightly wax build up. Removing old wax from wood floors is time consuming but it is not an impossible task.

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. However if your home features unsealed wood flooring. Deep clean heavy dirt and grime buildup. With a little care you can bring them back to their former glory.

I spent many hours on my hands and knees trying to get all the refresher off. For example some types of modern hardwood flooring have a sealed surface that should not be waxed. 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. These finishes require a water based polish instead.

My floors were only a few years old i just wanted to shine them up. 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. In case any water or other liquid spills on the floor wipe it immediately with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. 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. I tried the bona wood floor refresher on my hardwood floors a few years ago.