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It is a very time intensive process. Rent a floor scrubber with a sanding pad. Use the scubber to sand off the old finish. Vacuum the dust. Mop with clear water, but don’t get it too wet. Let it dry completely. Apply stain and varnish (or a one step stain/varnish) that is suitable for wood floors.
