How to Wax Vinyl Composite Tile

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Clean the floor thoroughly with a broom or lightweight vacuum cleaner to remove any loose dirt.

   Mopping the floor with clean water removes any residue that might be left behind by your cleaning solution.
   
   Residue left behind could dull your floor's shine. ,,, Be careful not to step on any area where you have applied wax.
   
   If you do, make sure to mop evenly over the area again. ,,, When applying the second coat, it is a good idea to apply the wax in a different direction.
   
   For example, if you applied the first coat in horizontal lines, apply the second coat in vertical or diagonal lines.
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   Step 2: Fill a bucket with diluted household cleaner.

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   Step 3: Mop the entire floor with the diluted cleaning solution.

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   Step 4: Allow the floor to dry completely.

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   Step 5: Rinse the bucket and mop thoroughly.

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   Step 6: Refill the bucket with clean water.

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   Step 7: Mop the entire floor once more using only clean water.

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   Step 8: Let the floor dry completely.

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   Step 9: Apply a circle of floor wax onto a small section of the vinyl tile floor.

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    Step 10: Spread the wax gently over the floor tiles with the new

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    Step 11: dry mop until the wax is evenly distributed over this section of the floor.

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    Step 12: Repeat the waxing over small sections of the floor until the entire floor is covered with an even layer of wax.

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    Step 13: Leave the wax to dry

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    Step 14: untouched

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    Step 15: for at least 1 hour.

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    Step 16: Apply a second coat of wax

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    Step 17: using the same steps described above.

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