St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-10-31

on waxed floors. They not only
weaken the wax but they also
leave a film which easily catches
the dirt and dust that are brought
in.
Soap and water can be used to
remove the old wa1 from the
floors. and you may also need
some turpentine or denAtured al
cohol or other special preparation
for the job. These preparations not
only softeA the wax, but remove
dirt which has been ground into
the wax. For this reason they may
be used as spot" treatment In
between waxing the floor.
Wakes may be applied with APP
plicators for that purpose. or with
. cloth which is dipped In the
wax. Always be certain the floor
Is clean before starting.
Some wakes do not need polish
ing or buffing because they dry to
q hard gloss which gives q lovely.
lasting finish. Other wakes are i'm
proved with butfing. This may bs
done by hand, but more easily with
buffers for the purpose. The latter
may be rented II you do not want
to 60 to the expense Of purchasing
one.
Buff or polish the wax with the
grain Of the wood rather than
across or against II. The more buff
ing II receives, the higher tho
sheen. as well as smoother. This
means that the surface Is less
prone to have dirt and dust ground
into II.
Wax Over VArniSh
Gives Protection
Varnish IL preferred by many
for their floors because II gives q
hard and durable finish. The varN
nished finished will be even more
durable II you apply a thin coating
of wax to the last coat Of varnish
when dried.
Floors finished with varnish are
cared for much the same as waxsd
floors. with the main emphasis on
daily busting 80 that dirt cannot
accumulate.
Water spilled on vanished floors
should be wiped Immediately or Il
win cause white spots. For daily
cleaning use an untreated dry mop
or one Of the cleaning tools 10
your vacuum cleaner.
Weekly or semi-monthly care
demands that the floor be wiped
with a clean cloth or mop dipped In
warm. soapy water. but whichever
Is used should be wrung very dry.
Wipe Immediately with a dry cloth
and polish lightly with an oiled
mop or cloth. Avoid leaving an
oil residue on floor.
To prevent vanished floors from
becoming brittle and dry. as well
as to clean them more thoroughly.
make q solution like this: mix thor
oughly quart boiling hot water, I
tablespoon turpentine and table
spoons lemon oil or boiled Ensesd
oil.
Let this solution remain on floors
for about 10 minutes, then wipe
dry with q clean cloth or mop.
You'll find this solution excel
lent also for cleaning vanished
woodwork.
Use Water SparingIy
On Painted Floors
Old. neglected floors are best
covered with q coating Of porch
or deck paint, II it's used TO cover
the floor completely II the floors
are In very poor condition. IT'S
wise to use two or three coats to
cover them completely.
Several coats Of paint viii seal
the wood fairly well and give .
durable finish which Is easily
cared II you will apply a thin coat
Of wax on the floor after painting.
the finish win be even more dura-
BILE.
Remove dust and dirt daily with
. vacuum cleaner. soft-bristled
brush or a clean. dry mop, II there
Is more dirt than these means will
remove. use a mop wrung out In
clear. warm water.
Mild, warm soap sudS can be
used when special care needs to
be given TO the floor. Have an ex-
ira mop or cloth handy which Is
clean and dry so this can be used
for wiping dry after washing.