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This is, embarrassingly, our own kitchen floor. We've been ignoring the serious build-up of wax that was there when we moved in, but it's high time to do something about it. The trouble is we don't know what to use that will a) actually remove the wax from the floor and b) be environmentally friendly. (Our old standby, Lemon Pinesol, gets a pretty crappy grade over at GoodGuide.) Email questions and pics with QUESTIONS in subject line to:
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LOL I'm actually digging it.
First thing that comes to mind is citrus cleaner, possibly in a concentrated form. But you have to be careful with that... they can leave your floor super slippery (which is why some advise not using their product on floors.) It might be worth testing.
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I have the same sort of floor in my 1978 A-frame. Ceramic tile in great shape but dated and the grout is yucky. I have struggled with wanting to replace it and deciding not to because it's in such good shape. I tried to have the grout "refinished" (painted) a dark color to modernize the look a little but the paint wouldn't stick - the professional trying to do the job said he had never seen anything like it. Must have some kind of '70's superpowered sealer on it that prevents penetration by the paint or the cleaner. If you come up with any solutions I'd love to hear about it!!
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Have you looked into vinegar? I know that it is recommended to clean wood floors...
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Or try scrubbing with baking soda and a good scrubber. A little elbow grease can get most anything up eventually.
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Steam.
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