How To Clean Wax Buildup Off Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors are supposed to have a beauty and luster that bring out the best in your living space. When floors get dull or cloudy, they can be difficult to fix. It's possible, but without proper knowledge, your efforts to restore the look of your hardwood floors can make matters worse.

Identifying the root causes of cloudy or milky-looking hardwood floors can help get you to a proper solution without hours and hours of trial and error:

To get rid of your cloudy hardwood floor, the solution is simple: dissolve and remove the offending layer and use proper cleaning techniques to restore the floor's look. Most cloudy floors are caused by buildups left by cleaners. There are different options you can take depending on the severity of the problem:

Use an ammonia solution: An ammonia solution of 1 cup ammonia per gallon of water can be used to dissolve the buildup that's causing the haziness of your floors. Remember to use this solution carefully since you don't to do any further damage with excess water.
Remove the existing finish: A more aggressive approach, simply sanding and refinishing your floor will get your floors back to normal.
The most common cause of cloudy hardwood floors is using the wrong cleaner. Be sure to check with your floor's manufacturer for their recommended method of maintaining your floor. If you can't find this information, make sure you use a cleaner that's designed to clean hardwood floors.

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