Waxing floors is a good way to keep them looking nice and new. This article will go over how to prepare your floors for waxing and the steps needed to complete the process.

How to Prepare Floors for Waxing

To get started, you’ll need a mop or sponge mop, dish detergent, an all-purpose cleaner, a bucket of clean water, and a rag. You’ll also want to have vinyl floor polish on hand if you are not going to be waxing your floors immediately after cleaning them.

You might want to consider removing any furniture from the room before getting started. If there is carpet in the room that you are working in then you will need some protection for it as well as mats if there is any furniture on top of it.

How to Apply Hardwood Floor Wax

The following steps should be taken when applying hardwood floor wax:

1. Clean the hardwood floors with a pre-wax cleaner.

2. Apply the wax with a good quality applicator, using a circular motion to distribute it evenly across the wood flooring and to create an even coating. Make sure you don’t use too much wax on one spot as it will not penetrate into the wood properly and can cause streaks or runs.

3. After application, allow the product to dry for at least 3 hours before walking on it or vacuuming over it. This will help prevent creating excess water spots that will soak in and damage your flooring over time.

What Floors Shouldn’t be Waxed

When you own a home, you often find yourself thinking of ways to make it your own. One way that many people love to do this is by waxing the floors. But, as time goes on you’ll soon realize that not all floors are created equal, and some are much more difficult to wax than others.

There are four-floor types in particular that never should be waxed. If these types of floors are part of your home, it’s best not to proceed with a whole-house waxing and instead focus on the areas that need the most attention or have been neglected for too long already.

• Floors with polyurethane
• Bamboo Floors
• Damaged Hardwood Floors
• Linoleum and vinyl floors that look like wood

The Importance of Regular Maintenance

Cleaning and maintaining your hardwood floors regularly is important to make them last longer.

The first step in basic hardwood floor maintenance is to sweep the floor with a dirt-catching broom or vacuum cleaner. This will get rid of any surface dust, crumbles of food, and other debris that has accumulated on the floor. The next step would be to mop the floor with a clean damp mop in order to remove any residue from food spills or other household accidents. Finally, you should use a natural wood cleaner on your floors as needed or at least once every month for regular maintenance.

When you are looking for a flooring company, it is important that you have a knowledgeable person to provide consultation. When you contact a hardwood expert like us, we will work with you to ensure that your needs are met and your new floor is installed as quickly and as simply as possible. Contact us today to request a quick quote.

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Our team is highly qualified, knowledgeable, and able to perform any kind of installation or repair you might need. We offer high quality service at competitive prices to give you maximum value. Our number one priority is to ensure that you are satisfied, and all our work is guaranteed.