So with a new house come new methods of cleaning. This house has wonderful old hardwood floors. After cleaning them with Murphy's Oil Soap I noticed that the cleaning did not really help the worn spots. So, I pondered over what to do. I noticed the can of paste wax I had for using with some of my antique furniture.... hmmmm thought I.... After consulting someone else, then reading the can I thought hey! I can revive those worn spots in no time!
Have I mentioned that I LOVE cleaning? And that once I get going I am like a tornado force? Too funny. So I got out the cheesecloth and buffing cloth and began in a small spot. Worked well. Moved to the next spot.... and so on. Then got to the dining room. Well. Lots of worn spots. The tornado force kicked in. I went a little nuts. Before I knew it, I had a sweat going and the dining room and den were done. Lovely.
So here is the laughter component. There is a reason people don't wax floors anymore (besides the effort being excessive) and that is because holy SH*T does paste wax ever make the floor slippery!
I warned everyone, but who went slipping across the floor and right on to her keister? Yup. Me. And I laughed. Damn overcleaner that I am. There will be no more waxing.... guess I will refinish after all!
Do I dare to start using a heat gun to strip the 10 inch baseboards.... or does anyone else see potential issues with me going a little gung ho?? Holiday time is here.... let the wild work begin!
