How to Wax Tile Floors
Tile floors are a beautiful addition to any décor. There are many different designs and colors to make a room attractive. The floors have a wax coating that protects the floors and make them easier to wash when they become dirty but this protection can accumulate and make the floors look dull.
How to Wax Tile Floors
Materials Needed
- Small bucket
- White distilled vinegar
- Cream of tartar
- Scrub brush
- Cloth
- Dishwashing liquid
- Mop
- Floor wax
- Pour 1 gallon of white distilled vinegar into a small bucket. Pour 1 cup of cream of tartar on top of the vinegar. Use a scrub brush to mix the two ingredients. Go over the entire floor with the mixture and the scrub brush. Use circular motions you apply the mixture. Use a clean cloth to wipe the tile.
- Rinse the bucket out and fill it with 1 gallon of water and ¼ cup of dishwashing liquid. Use a mop and the cleaning solution to clean the floor to remove the vinegar and tartar mixture. Pour out the solution and rinse the bucket as well as the mop. Fill the bucket with warm water. Rinse the floor with the mop and clean water. Allow the floor to dry.
- Fill a dry bucket with enough floor wax to cover the entire area. Dip the mop into the wax and apply it over the floor in small sections. Allow the wax to dry for two hours. Apply a second coat of wax and allow it to dry for three hours.