
Raleigh, NC and Wake County
Hardwood Floor Deep Clean & Polish Removal in Raleigh, NC
Consumer polish products dull Raleigh hardwood floors over time and block proper recoating. Whether you have original oak in Five Points or newer hardwood in North Hills, professional deep cleaning and polish removal restores the true appearance of your floors. Deep cleaning from $0.75/sq ft. Polish removal from $1.50/sq ft.
Deep Clean in Raleigh, NC
Hardwood Floor Deep Cleaning in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh homeowners call us for deep cleaning and polish removal when their hardwood floors look dull, hazy, or have developed a plastic sheen that mops cannot fix. This is one of the most common problems we see across Raleigh, from 1920s red oak in Five Points and Hayes Barton to builder-grade hardwood in newer neighborhoods like Wakefield and North Ridge.
Consumer polish products like Rejuvenate and Orange Glo leave a residue film that builds up over time. Professional deep cleaning removes years of embedded dirt and surface residue. Polish removal uses commercial stripping solutions to dissolve the polish film completely without damaging your existing finish.
We are based in Clayton and serve all of Raleigh and Wake County. Bona Certified Craftsman with 49 verified 5-star reviews. Most jobs are completed in a single visit.
Same-day service.
Most Raleigh deep cleaning jobs are completed within two to four hours. No cure time. Floors ready for normal use the same day.
No sanding or finish disruption.
Deep cleaning and polish removal work on top of the existing finish. Your stain color and finish system stay completely intact.
Restores recoating eligibility.
Polish contamination blocks new finish adhesion. Professional removal prepares your floor properly so a future screen and recoat with Bona Traffic HD will bond and hold.
Transparent pricing.
Deep cleaning from $0.75/sq ft. Polish removal from $1.50/sq ft. Written estimate provided before any work begins.
Before You Book
Does Your Raleigh Floor Need Deep Cleaning or Something More?
Good Candidates for Deep Cleaning
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Dull or hazy finish from polish buildup
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Plastic or cloudy appearance despite mopping
- ✓
Sticky feel underfoot
- ✓
Consumer polish products previously applied
- ✓
Floor being prepped for a screen and recoat
May Need More Than Cleaning
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Deep scratches into bare wood
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Gray or black water stains
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Peeling or delaminating finish
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Heavy traffic lane wear with exposed wood
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Wanting a different stain color
If your floor needs more than cleaning, the next step is hardwood floor recoating in Raleigh or full refinishing in Raleigh. We tell you which one applies.
What We're Dealing With
Consumer Polish Buildup Before Service
These are real floors in the Triangle, shot before our crews arrived. The hazy appearance is not a failing finish. It is consumer polish that has stacked up over years, trapping grime and blocking any path to recoating.


Serving Raleigh, NC and Wake County
Based in Clayton. Bona Certified Craftsman. 5.0 Google rating, 49 verified reviews. Most jobs completed in a single visit.
Reputation
What Our Customers Say
“12th and Oak create exceptional results with flooring. The flooring they installed in my condo is far superior to the flooring initially in place. The removal and clean up was done expertly and the new flooring installed with extreme care and quality. I whole-heartedly can recommend 12th and Oak for any flooring needs. They deliver on quality, timeliness, customer satisfaction, and integrity.”
P. C. Witt
“12th And Oak Floor Co did the most amazing job on both installation of new hardwood floors and refinishing existing hardwood floors. Izral provided us with a detailed estimate and a thorough explanation of exactly how the job would be done.”
Rick Chapman
“Izral Daniels is a master of his craft. Superior product knowledge, attention to detail, and delivers what he promises. Excellent communicator, highly recommend. We could not be more pleased with our new hardwood floors.”
Ruthie Toler
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Hardwood floor deep cleaning in Raleigh starts at $0.75 per square foot. Polish removal starts at $1.50 per square foot. Pricing is consistent across all Raleigh neighborhoods from North Hills to Five Points to Wakefield. Floors with heavy contamination from multiple consumer products are priced at the free in-home assessment. Written estimates with no hidden fees.
12th And Oak Floor Co. provides hardwood floor deep cleaning and polish removal throughout Raleigh and Wake County. Based in Clayton, 20 minutes from most Raleigh neighborhoods. Bona Certified Craftsman, 5.0 Google rating, 49 verified reviews. Deep cleaning from $0.75/sq ft. Call 984-400-4OAK or schedule your free assessment online.
Yes. We use professional-grade stripping solutions to remove consumer polish products including Rejuvenate, Orange Glo, Mop & Glo, and similar products from hardwood floors throughout Raleigh. These products leave a film over the existing finish that regular mopping cannot remove. We dissolve and lift the buildup without damaging the underlying finish.
If consumer polish or wax products have been applied to your Raleigh floors, polish removal is required before a screen and recoat can be performed. Water-based finishes like Bona Traffic HD cannot bond to a wax or polish-contaminated surface. Skipping this step causes new finish to peel and fail. We test for contamination during the free assessment and confirm whether polish removal is needed before any recoating work is scheduled.
Most deep cleaning jobs in Raleigh are completed within two to four hours. Polish removal on heavily contaminated floors may take longer. Floors are ready for normal use the same day. We schedule most jobs within a week of the initial assessment.
Deep cleaning and polish removal address surface contamination without sanding or applying new finish. Full refinishing sands the floor down to bare wood, applies stain, and applies multiple new finish coats. Deep cleaning is faster, less expensive, and the right call when the floor's problem is a dirty or contaminated surface rather than worn or damaged wood. We identify which service applies during the free assessment.
It depends on the cause. In historic Raleigh neighborhoods like Five Points and Hayes Barton, original hardwood is often dull from decades of consumer product buildup rather than actual finish wear. Professional deep cleaning and polish removal can restore a significant amount of that original clarity and sheen without touching the existing finish. If the dullness is from actual finish wear, a screen and recoat is the next step. We assess both possibilities in a single visit.
Once polish contamination is removed and the floor is professionally deep cleaned, many floors in Raleigh are excellent candidates for a screen and recoat with Bona Traffic HD. The recoating service adds a fresh protective topcoat starting at $2.00/sq ft and restores the finish sheen and durability. We assess both services together so you have a complete picture before committing to either.
For hardwood floor deep cleaning near you in Raleigh, NC, 12th And Oak Floor Co. is your local specialist. We serve Raleigh and surrounding Wake County communities throughout the Triangle. 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.
If you are searching for hardwood floor polish removal near you in Raleigh, NC, 12th And Oak Floor Co. removes consumer polish buildup including Rejuvenate, Orange Glo, and Mop & Glo from hardwood floors throughout Raleigh and the Triangle. We use professional-grade stripping solutions that dissolve the buildup without damaging your existing finish. Polish removal from $1.50/sq ft. Call 984-400-4OAK or schedule your free in-home assessment.
Where We Work
Serving the Triangle Since 2002
Based in Clayton, NC. We travel throughout Johnston, Wake, and Durham Counties. Call to confirm your specific location.
Johnston County
Home Base- Clayton
- Garner
- Smithfield
- Selma
- Four Oaks
- Benson
- Kenly
- Princeton
Wake County
- Raleigh
- Garner
- Cary
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina
- Holly Springs
- Wake Forest
- Knightdale
- Wendell
- Zebulon
Durham County
- Durham
- Chapel Hill
- Hillsborough
Don't see your city? Call us. We consider jobs outside these areas on a case-by-case basis, particularly for larger projects.
984-400-4OAKReady to Get Started?
Schedule a FreeIn-Home Assessment
Serving Clayton, Garner, Raleigh, Cary, and communities throughout Johnston, Wake, and Durham Counties. We respond within one business day.
After you request an assessment, we review your project details, confirm your location, and schedule an in-home visit. You will receive a written proposal with the scope, products, timeline, and warranty clearly explained.
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