Show Download Article As vinyl and linoleum floors age, waxing helps maintain their shine and protect them from further wear, tears, and scratches. Wood, tile, and epoxy floors may also be waxed. Over time, the layers of wax start to build up, turn yellow with age, and can make the floor look dirty even after you just cleaned it. To remedy this, strip the old wax buildup before waxing again. Before stripping the wax buildup, remove furniture from the floors you’re cleaning, sweep up any loose debris, and mop to remove dirt.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX The best way to strip wax buildup from floors depends on what kind of floors they are. For tile floors, remove the wax by mopping with ammonia, laundry detergent, and warm water. Then, let the solution sit on the floors for 10 minutes before scrubbing it in with a sponge. If you're trying to remove wax from linoleum floors, use diluted isopropyl alcohol to scrub the floors. If you want to learn how to strip wax from hardwood floors, keep reading the article! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 199,580 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?Does vinegar remove wax buildup on hardwood floors?However, vinegar is a reliable option for removing an old coat of wax from a surface. To clean waxed surfaces, a wax cleaning solvent should be used instead.
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