If your waxed floors are too shiny, that may mean too much wax was applied, says Dewberry. To fix, buff the surface with a soft cloth or floor buffer with a gentle abrasive pad to even out the shine.

If you have wood floors, waxing them is a great way to preserve them so they last the long run, but you should follow the right steps to get the job done.

Mornings started with a specific regime of cleaning, waxing and buffing floors that had been laid down at least 20 years earlier. They also were completely stripped and rewaxed on a regular basis.