Ammonia in hot water used to be a good solution to remove wax from floors without damaging the floors.
The Pledge site states, "To remove build-up on floors, mix 1 cup of ammonia and ΒΌ cup of...
Acetone (nail polish remover) would probably work. A good product to have around is Goof Off - it is, I think, oil based and good for removing gum, gunk on shoes, residue from store product stickers,...
Removing cooking oil from a floor is probably best done in a two-step process that involves using something absorbent to get the bulk of the oil up, and then applying soap and/or a degreaser to...