How to Care for No-Wax Floors
Prior to no-wax floors, if you wanted your vinyl flooring to be shiny, it required periodic waxing. This included stripping off the old wax when it yellowed or dulled. No-wax flooring already has a shiny finish, making it easier to care for. To protect the wax-like finish, flooring manufacturers may recommend a special cleaner for their flooring. If you aren't sure what to use, select a mild, nonabrasive cleaner. Over time, the shiny finish may wear off. Revive the finish by applying a self-polishing wax that is water based. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Remove surface dirt by sweeping, dust mopping, or vacuuming. Don't use a straw broom, which can scratch the finish. Use a soft-bristled broom with a straight edge.
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Mop the floor with the cleaner recommended by the floor manufacturer, and follow the manufacturer's cleaning instructions. If you're not using a cleaner recommended by the manufacturer, use a bucket of warm water with a little ammonia added. Follow the water-to-ammonia ratio recommended by the ammonia manufacturer, listed on the packaging.
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Using clean, fresh water, rinse the floor to remove the ammonia solution. Dip the mop into a bucket of clean, warm water, wring out the mop, and run the mop over the surface of the floor.
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If the flooring finish has worn off, apply a self-polishing wax designed for no-wax floors. Follow the manufacturer's application instructions. (You may never need to do this step.)
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Tips & Warnings
When using ammonia, work in a well-ventilated area.
Never mix ammonia and bleach, as that creates a deadly gas.
