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Momentum Carpet & Floor Care, LLC. Stripping Waxing Floors Step-by-Step Process Step 1: Prepare the Area Clear the space of furniture and obstacles, using caution signs to ensure safety. Establish an exit route and use mats to prevent contamination. Dust mop to remove debris. Step 2: Prepare Stripping Materials Line a bucket with plastic to hold stripper and review Safety Data Sheets. Mix solution according to product instructions and wear protective gear. Step 3: Apply Stripping Solution Apply the solution generously and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Use a floor buffer or auto scrubber to strip the old finish, ensuring to recover the solution effectively. Step 4: Pick Up Dirty Solution Use an auto scrubber to recover all solution after scrubbing, or a wet recovery vacuum with a buffer. Promptly collect to prevent drying. Step 5: Rinse and Dry the Floor Rinse with clean water mixed with neutralizer to neutralize the stripper, ensuring proper pH before applying new finish. Clean baseboards and rinse multiple times. Step 6: Apply Floor Sealer After stripping the floors, apply a floor sealer to prevent wax absorption. Use two coats compatible with your flooring to maintain tile and laminate integrity for smooth wax application. Step 7: Apply Floor Wax Next, apply a wax that matches your flooring. For durability, apply four to ten layers, adding more for high-traffic areas. Step 8: Apply Floor Finish Optionally, a finishing layer over the wax enhances protection, reducing scratches and dirt buildup, and prolonging the wax’s life. Step 9: Buff the Floors Finally, buff the waxed floors to remove dust and enhance shine. Regular buffing extends the wax’s life; monthly for low-traffic areas, weekly for high-traffic zones.