There are various options to choose from when it comes to flooring,
such as carpet, laminate, ceramic, tiles, and more. Although these are all
popular choices for home and property owners, nothing stands out more than real
hardwood flooring. By far, this is the most admired and desired floor type for
residential and even commercial properties. Hardwood is a wonderful asset, but
requires a great deal of attention for long-lasting stability and shine. One
way to achieve this is to polish your hardwood floors.

To learn some tips for this process, continue reading and
catch up on how to polish hardwood floors in your home or office building.

How to Clean Hardwood Floors

It is helpful to know how to properly clean hardwood before
attempting to polish your floors. Dirt, dust, debris, and more need to be swept
away and removed before any sort of polishing begins. Ignoring this
responsibility can cause permanent scratches and scrape marks on the surface of
the floors. It is important to follow manufacturer’s instructions on any bottle
of cleaning solution or product before dispensing it on your hardwood flooring.
There are unique and specialized cleaning solutions made specifically for
hardwood floor care. If you do not have one of these specialized cleaning
agents, you can use a few household remedies.

Here is a quick guide on how to clean hardwood flooring
using proper and safe techniques:

1. Clear the surface area of
   obstructions (i.e. furniture, rugs, etc.)
2. Use a soft bristled broom or
   light-weight vacuum cleaner to sweep away dust, dander, dirt, and debris.
3. Gently mop the surface with a
   hardwood floor cleaning solution or a safe homemade solution (i.e. warm water
   with mild dishwashing liquid).
4. Do not use oil or wax products to
   clean hardwood floors.
5. Repeat mopping with a clean mop
   and water only.
6. Hand dry with clean towels
   thoroughly and completely.
7. Be sure to dry floors quickly to
   avoid wood warping and distortion.

Now You are Ready to Begin the Polishing
Process

Once your floors are perfectly
clean, you can begin to polish them. It is important to understand the floor
polishing process in and out before attempting a job on your own. It is always
recommended to consult a professional service for advice and assistance. This
is going to promise the best outcome for a person who has never polished a
floor. If you are all set for the project, below is a quick guide to polishing
hardwood floors in your home or office.

To Polish Hardwood Flooring:

1. Use a professional buffer machine
   (rented units work well) and buff the surface of the hardwood floors.
2. Be sure to follow all
   manufacturers’ instructions on the machine.
3. Be sure to remove wax coating if
   any. Use a wax stripper or a commercial mineral spirit. These are available at
   most home good or appliance stores.
4. Allow floors to dry completely
   before applying a new coat of wax.Use
   clean towels and rags to apply the wax to the hardwood floors.Start inwards in small areas, and then make
   your way outwards as you work.
5. Allow wax to dry completely.
6. Re-buff the floors to achieve your
   desired shine and luster.

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