Hardwood Floor Deep Clean & Polish Removal

Professional hardwood floor deep cleaning uses commercial-grade cleaners to penetrate and remove years of dirt, soap residue, and surface buildup that regular mopping cannot address. The process restores the floor's true finish appearance without sanding or applying new finish. It is the right service when floors look dull despite regular cleaning, feel sticky or hazy, or have residue buildup from household cleaners.

Polish removal is the process of stripping consumer floor polish and wax from hardwood floors using professional-grade stripping solutions. Products like Rejuvenate, Orange Glo, Mop & Glo, and similar polishes deposit a film over the existing finish with every application. Over time this film builds up, dulls the floor, creates a plastic or hazy appearance, and blocks adhesion if recoating is ever needed. Professional polish removal dissolves and removes this buildup without damaging the underlying finish.

Consumer floor polishes and wax products are the primary cause of buildup on hardwood floors. Common offenders include Rejuvenate Floor Restorer, Orange Glo, Mop & Glo, Future Floor Polish, Old English Scratch Cover, Bruce Floor Care products, and many hardwood floor cleaner-and-shine spray products. These products are not compatible with professional water-based finish systems and should not be applied to professionally finished hardwood floors.

Common signs of polish or wax buildup include floors that look dull, hazy, or have a plastic sheen despite mopping; a sticky or slightly tacky feel underfoot; finish that appears uneven, yellowed, or cloudy; visible smearing when wet; and floors that stopped responding to regular cleaning. During a free in-home assessment we test for wax and polish contamination before recommending any service.

No. Deep cleaning and polish removal are surface-level maintenance services that clean and restore the existing finish without sanding or applying new finish coats. Full refinishing sands the floor down to bare wood and applies stain and multiple new finish coats. Deep cleaning is faster, less expensive, and causes no disruption to the existing finish. It is the right call when the floor's problem is a dirty or contaminated surface rather than worn or damaged wood.

Yes, and for floors with polish or wax contamination, polish removal is required before a screen and recoat can be performed. Water-based finishes like Bona Traffic HD cannot bond to a surface contaminated with consumer wax or polish. We perform polish removal as a standalone service or as prep work ahead of a screen and recoat. During the free assessment we determine which services your floor needs and in what order.

Most deep cleaning jobs are completed within two to four hours depending on the size of the area. Polish removal on heavily contaminated floors may take longer. Floors are ready for normal use the same day, with no cure time required since no new finish is applied.

Professional hardwood floor deep cleaning starts at $0.75 per square foot. Polish removal starts at $1.50 per square foot. Floors with heavy contamination or multiple layers of buildup may require additional prep time and are priced at the in-home assessment. We provide written estimates with no hidden fees.

Hardwood floor polish removal starts at $1.50 per square foot. Floors with light contamination may come in at the lower end of that range. Floors with years of buildup from multiple consumer products may require more work and are assessed individually. We confirm scope and price in writing before any work begins.

It depends on the cause of the dullness. If the dullness comes from polish or wax buildup, soap residue, or surface contamination, professional deep cleaning and polish removal will restore the floor's original finish appearance. If the dullness is caused by actual finish wear, scratches that have penetrated the finish, or finish that has broken down, a screen and recoat or full refinish is needed instead. We identify the cause during the free assessment and recommend the correct service.

Deep cleaning and polish removal address surface contamination but cannot fix physical damage. Floors with deep scratches into the wood, gray or black water stains, peeling or delaminating finish, pet urine damage, or worn-through finish in traffic lanes need a screen and recoat or full refinishing. We assess the floor in person and tell you exactly which service applies before any work is scheduled.

12th And Oak Floor Co. provides hardwood floor deep cleaning and polish removal throughout Clayton, Raleigh, and the Triangle. Deep cleaning starts at $0.75/sq ft and polish removal starts at $1.50/sq ft. Bona Certified Craftsman, 5.0 Google rating, 49 verified reviews. Call 984-400-4OAK or schedule your free assessment online.

If you are searching for hardwood floor deep cleaning near you in the Raleigh and Triangle area, 12th And Oak Floor Co. serves all 13 cities across Wake and Johnston counties. Deep cleaning from $0.75/sq ft. Polish removal from $1.50/sq ft. Bona Certified Craftsman, 5.0 Google rating, 49 verified reviews. Call 984-400-4OAK or book your free in-home assessment online.

For hardwood floor polish removal near you in the Triangle, 12th And Oak Floor Co. removes Rejuvenate, Orange Glo, Mop & Glo, and similar consumer polish products from hardwood floors throughout Raleigh, Clayton, Garner, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Knightdale, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Wendell, Selma, Zebulon, and Smithfield. Polish removal from $1.50/sq ft. Free in-home assessment.

12th And Oak Floor Co. is a Bona Certified Craftsman with a 5.0 Google rating across 49 verified reviews, serving the Triangle since 2002. We specialize in professional hardwood floor deep cleaning and consumer polish removal, not general cleaning services. If you are looking for the best hardwood floor cleaning company near you in Raleigh, Clayton, or the surrounding area, call 984-400-4OAK or schedule a free in-home assessment.