Before buying cleaning and waxing products, know what type of floor you're maintaining. If you can't determine it at a glance, ask your flooring expert. Dust-mopping or vaccuuming floors on a daily basis gets rid of the fine grit that grinds the shine off both waxed and no-wax floor coverings. In the long run, you are putting off the day of a major cleaning. Dust mops pick up more dirt than brooms and are especially suited to the smooth, glassy finishes used on wood and no-wax floors. To make the work go faster, buy a commercial 18 inch dust mop at a janitorial supply store. An oiled dust mop ruins a waxed surface. Use a dry mop or if the room itself is very dry, one slightly dampened with water.

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