Use this polish on resilient floor coverings as it dries to a shine without polishing and isn't as slippery as a waxed floor.
To make around 2 pints/1.15 liters
- 1 pint 12 floz/910ml denatured alcohol
- 4 tablespoons gum arabic
- 2 floz/60ml turpentine or white spirit
- 16 tablespoons orange shellac
Place all the ingredients in a bucket and stir until the gum arabic dissolves. To use, wash the floor and then apply the polish with a cloth, sponge or mop. Leave it to dry for 1 hour before walking on it. After 2-3 applications, strip the old layers off with hot water and detergent and start afresh. Store the polish in a tightly covered jar.
