With What Do I Clean a Wood Stage Floor?

Stage floors need cleaning as often as your home floors do.

The wood stage floors in old theaters are as important a part of the buildings' history as any other, and they deserve protection. Simply cleaning the wood stage floor helps remove marks and stains left behind by performers and give the floor a shiny, new look.

Hardwood Cleaners

Hardwood cleaners are specifically designed to clean wood floors, without stripping the polish or natural oil from the wood. Apply the cleaner directly to the stage floor and rub it into the wood grains. Some cleaners require a gentle wipe with a wet cloth.

Murphy's Oil Soap

Murphy's Oil Soap is designed to both polish and clean wood surfaces, and it doesn't require rinses. Apply the oil to the stage floor with a dry cloth or use the spray bottle variety. Gently buff the surface and let the oil soap dry.

White Vinegar

White vinegar may strip your wood floors of necessary oils, which is why you should dilute it. Combine ½ cup of white vinegar with one gallon of cold water. Apply lightly to your stage floor and let dry.

References

• World Floor Covering Association: How To Clean A Hardwood Floor
• Household Helper: Using Vinegar to Clean Hardwood Floors
• Colgate: Murphy Oil Soap