Use "Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner" ? - or not?

[David001]

It's time to spruce up our stairwell, which I don't think the previous owners touched after they put it in 14 years ago.  I don't know how the wood was treated originally.  I think it's had a lot of traffic since then.  It's been looking awfully bare and dry since we moved in.  Please see the photo below.

 

So today I've given the wood a good clean with "Osmo Wash and Care".

 

I've been planning to follow "Osmo Wash and Care" with one or two thin coats of Osmo Polyx Hard Wax (clear, satin).

 

BUT I have some "Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner" and I'm wondering if I will achieve a better finish if I use some of that as well.

 

So please could you take a look at the photo showing what the "Osmo Wash and Care" has achieved already, and then tell me if I should rub over the treads with "Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner" before applying the "Osmo Polyx Hard Wax"?

 

 

 

 

Edited August 21 by David001
to put space between the two photos

[Square Feet]

Can't you just try a bit on a less-obvious place?

[David001]

In case it may assist someone else, I have worked out the following:

 

1. Use "Osmo Wash and Care" to strip the woodwork.

 

2. Apply 2 coats of "Osmo Polyx 0il", using the French polishing technique.

 

3. If after 6 to 12 months the stairs need attention, then wipe with warm water with a touch of dishwashing liquid, followed by a gentle rub with a damp cloth only.

 

4. Once dry, apply a smear of "Osmo Polyx Oil".

 

There is no need to use "Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner" at step 1 unless the wood resists "Osmo Wash and Care".

 

And there is no need to use "Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner" at step 3 unless the wood resists the water and detergent, and perhaps also "Osmo Wash and Care".

 

"Osmo Liquid Wax Cleaner" is even more noxious than "Osmo Polyx Oil", so if you do use it then open windows wide, work on a breezy day, wear a mask, and sleep well away from the site of the work.