Diy Hardwood Floor Shine. Don’t wax a hardwood floor with a polyurethane finish because it will dull the floor, not make it shine if you’re not sure what finish your floor has, avoid wax. To make this laminate floor polish or to make hardwood floors shine, begin by sweeping or vacuuming the floor with a vacuum cleaner hard floor attachment to remove dust and dirt, and mopping the floor using one of our laminate cleaner recipes.
If your hardwood floors are looking tired and dull, there’s an easy way to bring them back to life. I just ran out of the wash and shine, the wife bought for our laminate flooring. The absorbent cotton material is soft so won't damage more delicate hardwood, and it soaks up remaining moisture — eliminating streaks and bringing out the floor's natural shine.
Fortunately, simple products are capable of making hardwood shine without the need for wax.
Therefore, depending on the traffic on the floor, the finishing will slowly wear out, and when it does, the floor will hardly shine. While deep cleaning removes grime and often improves hardwood's appearance, the wood still may lack luster. If you suspect a buildup of wax is dulling the floor, then mineral spirits ($10/quart or $25/gallon) on a cloth followed by wiping with a clean, damp cloth might work without. Find out the finish of your floor.