Cleaning Waxed Linoleum Floors

Use a dry microfiber mop to remove dust and debris in high traffic areas on a daily basis.

Cleaning waxed linoleum floors.

To deep clean linoleum flooring baking soda is an excellent additive for power blasting through dirt and grime. Scrub with a brush or nylon scrubbing pad and mop up with clear water. It uses finely ground particles for a gentle scrub that won t leave scratches on your tile. Dampen a mop or sponge with the mixture and rub the floor just enough to loosen the dirt.

Pour the floor finish into a clean dry plastic wringer pail. Try not to rub off. Rinse linoleum with clear water and allow drying. If you have older vinyl that requires waxing clean it with warm water and detergent.

While the other ingredients loosen up grease baking soda absorbs the loosened particles and excess moisture. The floor will appear dull when dry. Trying to strip larger areas can result in the stripper drying on the floor. Years of waxy buildup can coat linoleum floors and it may seem that it s impossible to get them fully clean.

Prolong the life of your linoleum floor and keep it looking like new with these tips. Once a week use a soft bristled broom or vacuum cleaner attachment to remove dirt and debris. Dip a clean dry finish mop about halfway into the solution and remove it.