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Beeswax is a tried and true polish for hardwood floors. For this recipe, use 1/4 cup of grated beeswax, 1/4 cup of turpentine and a couple drops of extract or essential oils. The oil is optional, but lavender, orange, lemon or pine add an inviting aroma to the room. Melt the beeswax in a double boiler on the stove. Beeswax is flammable so keep an eye on the pot. Remove the beeswax from the stove and stir until it begins to cool, then add the turpentine and optional essential oil or extract.

Stored in a glass container with isabel marant shoes a tight lid, the polish will last four to five months. To use the polish, reheat it if necessary, again using a double boiler and extreme care. Apply it to the floor with a sponge or clean cloth and leave it for 12 to 24 hours. Then polish by hand or with a floor polishing machine.

For this recipe, use 4 ounces of beeswax grated or cut into small pieces, 1/2 cup liquid soap, 1/2 pint water, 1/4 cup linseed oil and 1/4 cup turpentine. Melt the beeswax very carefully in a double boiler being careful not to let it get too hot. Take it off the flame immediately once it has melted, or take it off when there are some bits of beeswax still unmelted and finish the melting process by stirring. In either case, stir until the beeswax begins to cool then add the other ingredients. Apply the polish to the floor sparingly using a clean cloth. Polish and buff by hand or use an electric floor polisher.