Use your mop to spread the revitalizer on the floor. Make sure it’s spread evenly to cover every corner. Don’t leave any puddles. The representative recommended using an alkaline-based stripper or cleaner from the local hardware store. You can see from our list of floor polishes that there are loads of different kinds. Some are polyurethane, some are polymer emulsions and some are natural oil and wax combinations.

Natural wax polishes respond really well to buffing. The more you buff, the more of a naturally beautiful sheen your floor will have. It’s essential to restore your floors every so often to counteract wear and tear. Finished floors can look dull and dingy over time with foot traffic, pet nails, moving furniture, and other types of wear. Dirt and dust scratch the surface and the finish wears out over time. The film left behind by Rejuvenate Floor Restorer won’t permanently ruin hardwood floors, but harsh cleaners like Zep Floor Stripper and ammonia can.

As a general rule, if you have wood that is already very yellow (pine, for example), a non-yellowing finish should be the way to go. Polyurethane varnishes tend to yellow wood quite a bit, but it does depend on which one you buy. Polymer emulsion is designed to barely change the colour of wood at all, often appearing milky before it dries. And natural finishes can also yellow wood quite a lot, but this depends on the finish you use and the wood itself. No matter which brand of floor polish or restorer you use, always test it in a small, less visible area first, and let it dry completely before evaluating whether to use it on the rest of your flooring. If that doesn’t work, move on to one of the alternative methods: dish soap and water, vinegar, Windex, or ammonia. If you’re starting from scratch and applying a wood polish to bare wood, we would recommend using a polyurethane or polymer emulsion for the first few layers. These are extremely hard-wearing floor polishes and designed this way.

It’s easy to panic when you look down to find your beautiful floors completely coated in an ugly, hazy film. But there’s no need to stress. Ultimately, if you try various methods but still can’t get the Rejuvenate All Floors Restorer off your flooring, you should call in a professional. You can get free, no-obligation quotes from local flooring professionals on HomeAdvisor.com. Bottom Line: Rejuvenate Did Not Permanently Ruin Your Floors Refinishing your floor with the satin finish restores the beauty of your floors without creating a high shine. It’s a natural, subtle finish for floors that don’t do well with high shine. In fact, if your floor has deep imperfections, this may be a way to work with those imperfections without completely redoing them. What Are The Downsides?

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If you are adding an additional layer of protection, it can still be worth using one of these floor finishes. Whichever method you choose, always test the cleaning solution/floor stripper on a small, inconspicuous area of your floor. Even if a product is advertised as safe for the type of floors in your home, there’s always a chance that it will react unexpectedly when you apply it. Always allow the floor to dry completely before evaluating the results. Sometimes it looks like it’s working when the floor is wet, but not after it dries. Clean the Mop Whatever you decide, it’s essential that you’re taking steps to keep your floors protected. UV light from windows can fade the finish across your floor without you even realizing it. Scratches from pet paws and wear and tear from children can ruin the finish of your floors. The customer service representative also pointed out that the most common reason for the polish to get damaged or cloudy is inadequate drying time.