Things You Will Need
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Sweep the floor with a broom and dustpan or the nozzle attachment of a vacuum. Damp mop the floor to pick up any grime. Do not saturate the hardwood with water; immediately dry any excess water from the floor.
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Remove a 2-inch chunk of paste wax from the can, using a putty knife or other utensil. Place the wax onto the center of the cheesecloth.
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Wrap the corners of the cheesecloth around the wax ball to encase the wax in the cheesecloth.
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Place the cheesecloth ball on one corner of the hardwood floor, and rub it across the surface to apply a thin coat of wax. Work in sections until the entire floor is covered, replacing the wax with new as necessary.
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Buff the floor once the wax is dry -- it should be dry by the time you finish waxing the entire floor. Place a soft bristle attachment to the buffer according to manufacturer's directions, and slowly buff the entire floor until it shines.