Figure out what type of floor you have installed so you can start with proper cleaning. In case you are a proud owner of a sealed floor, then it is most likely a surface sealed floor that will not take much of your time. If your floor is older, it is probably a penetrating seal treated floor. Oils and waxes will have to be used to properly care for thisfloor type.
For cleaning hardwood floors, in the case of a surface sealed floor, you merely need to mop using a product recommended by your flooring manufacturer. Products that do not contain oil, like Oil Soap, are safe to be used. A damp mop and a little soap are often also safe for this type of floor. Since wood floors can be damaged with sitting water, you have to dry the surface completely when you finish your task.
If you have a penetrating seal treated floor, you will not be able to mop with water-based products. You can instead use vacuum or sweep your floor. Old wax will have to be stripped and new coating will be added, so your floor can have deeper cleaning. You choose how many times you want to do this task, but once or twice a year is the usual number.
Simply follow the directions from manufacturer and make sure you are using stripper. Allow the hardwood floor to dry and try to ensure proper ventilation. Now you can buy some wax that can be applied on your wood floor and you are ready. Follow directions and apply one or two coats, or as many as desired.
In the last step you have to use a machine, it can as well be a used floor scrubber. Wax has to seal the floor properly and give it a beautiful shine, so you will have to use this process for sure. There are plenty of people who who buy used floor buffers since they are cheap and help them finish their job with ease. It’s good to know that a new wood floor buffer will simply pay for itself after you use it 3 to 4 times in your home.