Very Slippery Wood Floors

Slippery wood floors are often caused by wax buildup or high gloss finishes.

Very slippery wood floors.

Unfortunately wood floors can be fairly slippery and can cause falls or injury to occupants in the home. Removing stains on hardwood floor is a tough task and can also damage the finish. Other than creating a stain spot on your floor spills will make a floor to be very slippery. I m fairly good about keeping them cleaned with bona hardwood floor cleaner and all has been fine up until about a week ago.

Here are a few tips on how to do this. Hardwood floors are not naturally slippery but can become slick after applying a coating of wax or polish or especially if the floor s surface is dirty. The best way to reduce the risk of slipping on your hardwood floor is to keep it clean and dry. By using proper supplies and techniques you can improve the safety of your floor while maintaining its natural beauty.

Hardwood floors suddenly super slippery. They become slick after you apply a coating of wax or polish when they re wet or when a person has something slippery on the bottom of his shoes. Combine one part vinegar and two parts water. Vinegar works by cutting grease and removing wax buildup both of which can lead to slippery floors while also removing odors stains and preventing mildew from hardwood.

Whether your hardwood floor is slippery because of too much wax or you spilled something on it vinegar is a wonderful cleaning solution.