Care and maintainence of your Waterlox Floor Wait until your floor/woodwork has dried and cured before you use any cleaning products on the surface (we normally suggest 7 days). For floors, we recommend using a vacuum, broom, damp mop, or a Swiffer® on the surface as needed. When a heavier cleaning is required we suggest: Waterlox Original Cleaner Concentrate (following the directions on the  label) One of the available cleaners made for finished wood floors  A damp mop with a mixture of 2 oz. of white vinegar to 1 gallon of water  Non-abrasive, diluted household cleaner (stay away from ammonia products) Murphy’s Oil Soap® can be used and will also tend to reduce the gloss.  Avoid ammonia-based cleaners and products containing wax or acrylics, and try to prevent water from pooling or standing on the surface for a long periods of time.    If scuffs occurs, (usually shoe marks), and they do not disappear after cleaning,  they can usually be removed with some mineral spirits rubbed on with a rag.  You can also use Goo Gone® or another product containing “di-limeoline.” Do NOT use Goof-Off®.  We recommend against using wax.  We believe that wax creates maintenance issues,  scuffs easily, leaves water spots, and attracts dirt.  Wax also makes it difficult to recoat your floor with Waterlox when necessary. You are far better off putting down a “refresher coat” of Waterlox when/if needed.