What do professionals use to clean floors?

• <div><p>Professionals use various tools and cleaning solutions based on the type of floor they’re cleaning. They often use industrial steam cleaners to pull debris out of the carpet. For localized stains, they may use a commercial cleaner or a mixture of water, vinegar, and dish soap. For tile, they’ll typically use dish soap and hot water, plus a mixture of baking soda and hot water for the grout. For <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-clean-and-maintain-hardwood-floors.htm">cleaning wood floors</a>, they might use a low-heat steamer, a mop with an oil wood floor cleaner, or a mixture of hot water, vinegar, and lemon juice.</p></div>

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Q: Does vinegar remove candle wax?

• <div><p>Distilled white vinegar can help you remove candle wax from surfaces like countertops. You&rsquo;ll need to scrape off most of the wax and use the distilled white vinegar to help soften and remove the rest and leftover residue. Keep in mind that while it&rsquo;s possible, using distilled white vinegar isn&rsquo;t an effective method for removing wax compared to the methods listed above.</p></div>

Q: How often should you strip and wax a floor?

• <div><p>You should strip and wax hardwood floors every six months to two years. The actual length of time between stripping and waxing depends on the wear and tear that the floors see. Stripping and waxing floors can help <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-repair-hardwood-floor-damage.htm">repair hardwood floor damage</a> and give the room a fresh look.</p></div>

Q: What cleaners should not be used for vinyl floors?

• <div><p>You can embrace minimalism when it comes to cleaning vinyl plank flooring. Water or diluted vinegar both work great for mopping and are much better options than some other cleaners that can damage the protective coating on these floors. Ammonia or solvent-based polishes can both break down the top layer. Also, avoid &ldquo;mop-and-shine&rdquo; cleaners, which tend to leave behind residue on vinyl plank floors.</p></div>

Q: How often should I polish my wood floors?

• <div><p>Wood floors should be polished every two to four months to maintain a shine and to keep them protected from daily wear and tear. More frequent maintenance includes dry mopping the floors daily and cleaning spills immediately, using a spray mop and cleaner weekly to remove any built up dirt or grime, and sanding and refinishing the floors every three to five years.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2020
The service was great, the workers were professional & friendly! They did a magnificent job & I would recommend the service & hire the company again.
Bumblebee's Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in June 2014
This company is amazing! They are meticulous and very picky about making sure all the carpet stains came out. He pulled out all the stops to make sure we were happy. I would recommend them to anyone. Very very good quality services!
Act One Cleaning
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Reviewed in June 2013
I purchased a Big Deal, four hours of cleaning for $99.00. Our house is rather large so we purchased an additional two hours for $100.00. Two ladies arrived at the appointed time ready for work. Cleaned five bathrooms (one needed some extra scrubbing), Vacumned all the carpeted areas, mopped the...
Carol's Cleaning Team
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Reviewed in June 2017
They arrived a couple of hours late, but made up for it by bringing in a larger cleaning crew and staying until the job was done.
Two Maids & A Mop
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Reviewed in October 2017
It was an adequate job. A deep clean to use implies details and we're not detail-oriented, just crest and crevices, just the corners of the windows and things like that are how they can improve.
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Reviewed in September 2012
This is a really great company! They have very nice, clean cut employees! Their work was impeccable and also Guaranteed! I would definitely get them to do work again! Their website is listed wrong on here though, the website is perfectpanes4you.com Give them a try, you won't regret it!
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Hi my name is Latasha Robinson I am the owner of 5 Starr Cleaning service LLC. My company has been growing since 2020, However if you're looking for a professional trustworthy and reliable cleaning service don't hesitate to contact us today...

"It was the best work! They were so thorough and the difference was known before entering the house. Before I opened the front door I smelled the difference! A+"

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"It was the best work! They were so thorough and the difference was known before entering the house. Before I opened the front door I smelled the difference! A+"

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Southern Belle's Cleaning is a locally women-owned and operated business. We provide a variety of cleaning services in order to meet all of your needs. We strive to make our customers happy and provide our customers with the best quality of service possible. If you're not happy, we're not happy. With 6 years of experience, we're proud to offer services to all of central Alabama.

"Brittany and her husband helped us with cleaning, painting, and some repair work. They did an amazing job and I would absolutely recommend them without any hesitation. They were fast, honest, and very thorough. They gave us before and after photos and communicated with us throughout the project. I can’t say enough good things about them!"

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"Brittany and her husband helped us with cleaning, painting, and some repair work. They did an amazing job and I would absolutely recommend them without any hesitation. They were fast, honest, and very thorough. They gave us before and after photos and communicated with us throughout the project. I can’t say enough good things about them!"

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