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• Method 1 of 3: Remove deposits from vinyl and tile floors
• Method 2 of 3: Remove floor wax from linoleum
• Method 3 of 3: Remove floor wax from wooden floors
• Tips
• Warnings

As vinyl and linoleum floors age, waxing will help keep their shine and protect them from further wear and tear, cracks and scratches. Wood, tile and epoxy floors can also be waxed. Over time, the layers of wax build up and yellow as the floor ages, which can make the floor appear dirty even if you've just cleaned it. To fix this, remove the old wax before waxing the floor again. Before removing the wax, remove the furniture from the floor, sweep up any loose debris and mop to clean the floor.

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Method 1 of 3: Remove deposits from vinyl and tile floors

1. Remove old vinyl floor wax with dish soap and ammonia. Use a sponge mop to wet the floor with a solution of 8 liters of hot water, 250 ml of powdered detergent without bleach and 500 ml of ammonia. Let the solution work on the floor for a few minutes. Scrub gently with the mop scrubber or scrub brush, then mop up the excess. Go over the floor again with clean hot water and remove any wax residue with the scrubber.
   • You may have to scrub corners and baseboards by hand.
   • Dry the floor with old towels or rags.
2. Mop with a solution of water and ammonia. Mix 125 ml ammonia with 8 liters of warm water and mop the vinyl or tile floor with it. Let it sit on the floor for at least ten minutes so that it consumes the floor wax. Dry the floor with old towels.
   • Repeat the process if necessary to completely remove the floor wax.
   • Use hot water to clean epoxy floors. Mix 125 ml ammonia with 8 liters of hot water and mop with a hard foam mop.
3. Use ammonia, warm water, and detergent on tile floors. Mop the tile floor with a solution of 200 ml ammonia, 250 ml detergent, and 4 liters of warm water. Let the solution sit on the floor for about ten minutes. Scrub the floor with a scrubbing pad or hard scrubbing brush. Rinse the solution from the floor with clean water.
   • Dry the floor with old towels or rags before applying new floor wax.
   • Try the same method on tile floors with a solution of 250 ml white vinegar, 250 ml ammonia and 4 liters of warm water.
4. Scrub vinyl floors with carbonated water. Pour carbonated water directly onto part of the floor. Scrub with a stiff scrub brush or scrubbing pad. Let it soak into the floor for a few minutes and then wipe the floor dry.
5. Remove floor wax from stone tiles with a chemical floor wax remover. Buy a paint stripper suitable for the type of stone you have. Apply a generous amount of the paint remover to part of the floor. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and then scrub it vigorously with a wire brush. Wipe up the paint remover with cloths, and mop the area of ​​the floor with clean water to remove the paint remover. Repeat this process until you've scrubbed and mopped the entire floor.
   • You can scrub the floor wax with a polishing machine with a polishing sponge.
   • Clean up the stripper with an all-purpose vacuum cleaner with a floor squeegee.

Method 2 of 3: Remove floor wax from linoleum

1. Scrub with a solution of tartaric acid and vinegar. Mix 250 ml of tartaric acid in 4 liters of white vinegar and stir until the tartar dissolves. Wet the floor with the solution and let it sit for about five minutes. Using a nylon scrubbing pad, scrub part of the floor in a circular motion. Wipe with a damp cloth or sponge and then move on to the next section of the floor.
   • Repeat this process on all areas with wax deposits.
2. Try with an isopropyl alcohol solution. Mix three parts water with one part isopropyl alcohol. Put on rubber gloves and open the windows to ventilate the room before scrubbing the floor wash with this solution. Scrub the floor with the water and alcohol solution and a hard scrubber or nylon sponge.
3. Rinse and dry the floor. Mop the floor with clean warm water after scrubbing it with the tartaric acid and vinegar or isopropyl alcohol solution. Dry the floor thoroughly with old towels or rags. Once the floor is dry, you can apply new floor wax.

Method 3 of 3: Remove floor wax from wooden floors

1. Scrub the floor with odorless white spirit. Rub the turpentine into the wood. You can also use quick-drying naphtha. Scrub off the old floor wax with old rags or fine steel wool.
2. Rinse and dry the floor. After you've scrubbed off the floor wax, wipe up the old wax, mineral spirits, or naphtha with clean soft cloths. Rub the floor dry with old towels or rags. Prevent damage to the wood by making sure the floor is completely dry. Finally, apply new floor wax and scrub the floor.
3. Take precautions. Ventilate the area well while scrubbing and drying the floor. Wear rubber gloves when scrubbing and when disposing of the old rags and steel wool. If you are using naphtha, protect your eyes with safety goggles. Soak the used cloths in water and store them in an airtight container. Then take them to a collection point for hazardous waste.

Tips

• There are various products on the market that can be used to remove floor wax from floors. Read the label carefully and make sure the product is safe for use on the type of floor in question before starting.
• It is a good idea to remove wax deposits from the floors a few times a year so that the deposits don't get too thick. The thicker the deposit, the more difficult it is to remove.

Warnings

• Some floor wax removers contain harsh chemicals that are dangerous to inhale. Open windows and ventilate the house well when using these products.