How to Remove Paste Wax From Wood Floors
Applying paste wax to wood flooring is a great way to shine the flooring and protect it at the same time with the application of a single product. But before a new coat of paste wax can be applied to wood flooring, the old, worn coat should be removed for best results. Take the time to remove all of the existing paste wax so the new coat of wax will adhere to the wood surface well. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Open windows and doors to provide you with adequate fresh-air ventilation while working.
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Pour minerals spirits directly onto the wood floor. Work in a 2-foot-by-2-foot area at a time, working methodically over the whole wood flooring surface. Do not allow the mineral spirits to sit on the floor for more than two to three minutes before working with it.
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Fold a clean cotton cloth and work the mineral spirits into the wood flooring surface in a circular motion. Refold the cloth to a clean surface frequently to prevent paste wax from being reapplied to the wood flooring surface.
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Wipe the cleaned flooring with a clean rag after each 2-foot-by-2-foot area is cleaned. Repeat the process over the remaining flooring surface area.
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Reapply paste wax to the wood flooring to restore the shine and protection after the old coat of wax is removed.
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