Cleaning Old Waxed Hardwood Floors

Deep clean heavy dirt and grime buildup.

Cleaning old waxed hardwood floors.

If your floor is real hardwood lightly sand it then apply a new finish to restore the wood s natural beauty. Avoid using wet mops for cleaning hardwood floors as it can result in clouding the wax coat or damaging the wood. I could take my nail and scrape off the bona. My floors were only a few years old i just wanted to shine them up.

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 tried the bona wood floor refresher on my hardwood floors a few years ago. I had really poor results. My floors were left in a cloudy haze.

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. Don t overwax a wood floor. Often a waxed wood feels softer and a little more slippery than an oiled wood floor. For example some types of modern hardwood flooring have a sealed surface that should not be waxed.

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. I spent many hours on my hands and knees trying to get all the refresher off. In between waxings fade superficial imperfections by buffing. These finishes require a water based polish instead.

Use neutral floor cleaners it is advisable that you only use cleaners that have been designed purposely for cleaning waxed floors. Before purchasing your cleaner keep safety in mind lest you budget for another floor. As a rule of thumb only dry clean your hardwood flooring. Waxed floors are very sensitive to basic acidic as well as solvent cleaners.

Use floor wax to revitalize and deep clean worn floors. Always apply floor wax to go with the grain of the wood. In case any water or other liquid spills on the floor wipe it immediately with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. If it looks dull try buffing your hardwood floor instead.

The waxed surface makes the wood floor more resistant to chemicals and wear than an oiled floor. 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. Next sprinkle a few drops of water onto a worn area of the floor to test the soundness of the finish.

Avoid applying fresh wax before the old wax coat has worn off as over waxing hardwood floors can result in unsightly wax build up.