waxing helps maintain the shine of vinyl and linoleum floors as they age.A wax may be applied to wood, tile, and the like.Even after you have cleaned the floor, it can still look dirty because of the layers of wax that build up.Remove the old wax before waxing again.Before stripping the wax, you need to remove furniture, sweep up debris, and mop the floor.
Step 1: Remove the old wax from vinyl with dishwasher detergent and ammonia.
Use a sponge mop to saturate your floor with a solution of 2 gallons of hot water, 1 cup of non-bleaching powder dishwasher detergent and 2 cups of ammonia.Allow the solution to sit on the floor for a while.Use the scrubber edge of the mop or scrub brush to scrub gently.Go over the floor with clear hot water and use your scrubber to remove wax.It is possible to scrub corners and baseboards by hand.Use old towels or rags to dry the floor.
Step 2: A solution of water and ammonia is used to mop.
Combine 12 cup of ammonia with 2 gallons of warm water.This solution can be used to mop your floor.Allow it to sit on the floor for at least ten minutes to eat.Use old towels to dry the floor.If you have to remove the wax, repeat the process.Hot water can be used to clean floors.2 gallons (7.57 L) of hot water and a hard foam mop should be used.
Step 3: Laundry detergent and ammonia can be used on tile floors.
A solution of ammonia, laundry detergent, and a gallon of warm water is all you need to clean your tile floor.Allow the solution to sit on the floor for a while.Use a scrubbing sponge or stiff scrub brush to clean the floor.Remove the solution from the floor.Before applying new wax, dry with old towels or rags.If you want to try the same stripping method on your tile floors, you should use a solution of 1 cup of white vinegar, 1 Cup of ammonia, and 1 gallon of warm water.
Step 4: Club soda can be used to scrub vinyl floors.
Club soda can be poured directly on the floor.Use a scrubbing sponge or a stiff scrub brush.After a few minutes, wipe the floor dry.
Step 5: Remove wax from stone tiles with a chemical floor-polish stripper.
You should buy a polish stripper that is made for the stone you have.The polish-stripper should be applied liberally to a section of the floor.After 10 minutes, scrub it vigorously with a wire brush.To remove stripping products from the floor, wipe the stripper with rags and mop the section with clean water.Continue this process until you have cleaned and mopped the floor.The stripping pad on the floor buffer can be used to scrub the polish.The wet/dry vacuum has a squeegee attachment.
Step 6: Put a solution of cream of tartar and vinegar in a container.
The cream of tartar should be mixed into 1 gallon (3.785 L) of white vinegar.Let the solution sit on the floor for about 5 minutes.A nylon scrubbing pad is used to scrub a section of the floor.Move onto the next section of the floor by wiping with a damp cloth or sponge.In areas that still have wax build up, repeat this process.
Step 7: Ipsen alcohol solution is a good way to try it.
3 parts water and 1 part alcohol.Put on rubber gloves and open your windows to get some fresh air in the room.Use the water and alcohol solution to scrub the floor.
Step 8: The floor needs to be washed and dried.
After you have scrubbed the floor with either the cream of Tartar or the isopropyl alcohol solution, you should wash it with warm water.Use old towels or rags to dry the floor.Fresh wax can be applied once the floor is dry.
Step 9: Mineral spirits are odorless and can be used to scrub the floor.
Rub the wood with mineral spirits.It is possible to use fast-drying naphtha.Use fine steel wool or old rags to scrub away the old wax.
Step 10: It's a good idea to wipe and dry the floor.
After you scrub away the wax, wipe it up with clean, soft rags.Rub it dry.Make sure the floor is completely dry to prevent damage to the wood.Apply fresh wax and clean the floor.
Step 11: There are safety precautions that can be used.
Take care of the room as you scrub the floor.To dispose of your old rags and steel wool, wear rubber gloves.If you are using naphtha, wear goggles to protect your eyes.If you want to dispose of the rags at a hazardous waste disposal facility, you need to store them in an airtight container.