Use a warm, clean rinse water and a wet vacuum or a wrung-out mop to pick up wax and dirt. Change the rinse water as needed. Add one cup of white vinegar to 2.5 gallons of rinse water. Use this solution as a final rinse to get rid of any film from the wax and stripping solution. Be sure to reach corners and edges.
Air dry the floor.
Using a mop, apply one coat of sealer and three coats of wax. In high-traffic areas, you may need two coats of sealer and three coats of wax. Wax-based polishes require at least two coats of wax. Polymer finishes typically contain a dissolved metal, usually zinc, that strengthens the floor finish. It is a strong finish that is easily touched up to keep the floor glossy.