Check this chart for floor care methods recommended for your floor.
Floors
Cleaning method
Wax*
Wood
Solvent cleaning wax
Solvent-Base
method Use solvent
base liquid wax.
Linoleum
Water method Use
mild soap or deter-
gent and water solu-
tion.
Water-Base
Rubber tile
Water method Clean
Water-Base
with detergent or
soap and water solu-
tion.
Vinyl
Water method Clean
Water-Base
with detergent or
soap and water solu-
tion.
Asphalt tile
Water method Use
Water-Base
detergent or soap and
water solution.
Sealed cork
Solvent cleaning wax
Solvent-Base
method Clean with
solvent base liquid
wax, Floor must be
sealed.
Ceramic, brick, slate,
Water method Use
Solvent or Water-Base
terrazzo Unglazed or
soap or detergent
(Wax only glazed or
glazed.
solution.
sealed floor)
No wax vinyl
Water method Use
Only as specified by
mild soap or
manufacturer.
gent solution. Always
rinse.
*Never put any type of wax in tank.
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