Cleaning floors is not one of my favorite chores. I live in a home with hardwood or ceramic tile floors in every room. Yes, a vacuum takes care of the area rugs but I must use a mop everywhere else.
For the quickest application, you may want to consider using a microfiber mop, like the Bryquelin Microfiber Flat Mop, to apply liquid wax. It won't absorb as much of the wax as a cotton string ...