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Cleaning waxed wood flooring

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Sep 5, 2011
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I rent an old house which has waxed wood flooring.  Every water drop creates a "wash out" effect and with two toddlers in the house, the floor is looking dreadful. Does anyone now how can I go about cleaning this type of floor? Is there any product that can take away the stains or should I rewax the floor? If so is it neccessary to remove the old wax first? If so does anyone know where can I rent a floor polisher?

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Hi Nico. If water is staining your floor, it means that the protection (be it wax or oil) has worn away. You cannot remove the stains. You need to sand and re-wax it. If you are competent and confident, you can rent a sander from Brico and do it yourself. You will need to check out the colour of wax that you will need. Please note that it is a messy job and likely to require repainting of skirting boards (and even walls) afterwards. If you can afford it, I would recommend that you get a professional in.

Sep 5, 2011 14:58