Vinyl Floors - Removing Old Wax
If too many layers of wax build up, especially in
non-traffic areas, floor may discolor or look yellowed.
Removing all the wax requires harsher cleaning than
ordinary cleaning, and should be done no oftener than
once a year, and not that often when not necessary.
You can buy commercial wax removers, some made to
remove certain types of waxes, or use a homemade
solution. If you know the brand of wax on the floor,
follow directions on its label for removal.
If you want to make a cleaner:
1. Mix from 1/2 cup to 1 cup of ammonia (start with less
and add more if needed) and one cup laundry detergent in
1 gallon warm water.
2. Test in an inconspicuous area to see if it softens the
wax film. After several minutes, the area where the
solution has been applied with a sponge mop should turn
cloudy and soften.
3. Then scrub that area with a stiff brush, electric
scrubber or very fine steel wool pads to loosen old wax.
4. Repeat process in another area until entire floor is
stripped of wax.
5. Rinse thoroughly with clean, cool water.
6. After drying thoroughly, apply one or two coats of wax
depending on conditions of floor, drying between coats
according to wax instructions.