How to Clean Wax Buildup from Kitchen Floor Tiles

The purpose of waxing your floors is to protect them and make them shine. When too much wax is used, the exact opposite result occurs: dull floors that look as though there is a film on them. Removing excess wax buildup is an easy task that requires only a little more than some elbow grease. In only a minimal amount of time, overwaxed floors can be restored to their previous state.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Vinegar
• Mop
• Soft clean cloth

1. Sweep the floors to remove any loose dirt or debris. It may also help to use a dust mop to ensure that all of the dust is gone.

2. Add a cup of white vinegar to a bucket of warm water and mix well.

3. Mop the floor with the solution. Use a clean cloth dipped in the solution for particularly bad areas.

4. Allow the floor to dry completely.

5. Mop again using the solution. If the old solution is dirty and the water is cloudy, pour it out and mix some new solution.

6. Rinse the floor by dipping the mop in clear water and mopping again after the floor is dry to remove any residue.

Tips & Warnings

• Ammonia is also great at removing wax buildup.