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: What should I do after removing the carpet?

• <div><p>After carpet removal, prepare for new flooring by assessing the subfloor. You will want to address any imperfections to create a smooth and level base for installation. Remember, proper subfloor preparation is crucial for optimal new flooring results. Consider repairing and replacing damaged areas for a stable foundation. For both wood and concrete subfloors, consider sanding to remove any debris or adhesives remaining thoroughly. </p></div>

Q: How do I maintain natural stone tiles and surfaces?

• <div><p>To properly maintain natural stone surfaces, use pH-neutral cleaners for regular cleaning and avoid acidic substances that can cause damage or etching. It is also important to reseal the surfaces periodically, especially for porous stones, to protect the finish, maintain appearance, and ensure longevity.</p></div>

Q: Will a floor polisher remove scratches?

• <div><p>A floor polisher won&rsquo;t remove scratches from a wood floor, but the polish can fill in <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-fix-wood-floor-scratches.htm">surface scratches</a> and make them all but invisible. If you run your fingernail gently over the scratch and it doesn&rsquo;t catch, chances are that the polish will hide it. If it does catch, you might want to have your floors fully refinished, and you might need to have a professional floor sander in for particularly deep scratches. When in doubt, call a professional floor polisher to determine if polish will fill in your scratches or if you need more in-depth services.</p></div>

Q: Is it okay to mop hardwood floors?

• <div><p>Yes, you can mop hardwood floors with a damp flat or string mop as long as it is not soaking wet. Always avoid leaving standing water or fully soaking your hardwood floors, even if they are properly finished. A slightly wet mop, with or without cleaning solutions, will not damage the wood.</p></div>

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Last update on October 23, 2019

Reviewed in October 2019
It was a pleasure to work with Scott from SGS. He responded quickly to our request for service at our cottage and kept us informed during every step of his work. We had standing water in our garage due to heavy rains. We tried to remove as much water as possible, but as the remaining water...
CERI - Critical Environmental Remediation Industry
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Reviewed in March 2017
I've been a contractor for about 35 years and I've never experienced such skill in a flooring professional. This was for carpeting, and it was a really great job. My only regret is that I didn't know about his work sooner. He arrives on time and does what he says he's going to do.
JR Flooring Specialists
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Reviewed in January 2017
It was more expensive than I expected but overall a good job and tile floors look much better.
Stanley Steemer
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Reviewed in January 2016
It went great so far as I know, I was not there when they provided the service. It looked good from the ground floor. Phil did my job on short notice and everything looked great when I got there. I would do business with Phil again. <br />
Dun Rite Painting
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Reviewed in May 2015
They did a great job. Communicated throughout the process. Started on time/ended on time. Floors look great. Minimal dust. Coat $2600
GT Wood Flooring
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Reviewed in March 2015
<p>It went well, no unhappy surprises. It was a large project, and Mike was responsible for the major portion. He and his crew installed the boiler, the piping, the slave hot water tank (a.k.a. desuperheater or something like that), and the hot water tubing -- some laid down on the floor from...
Lemcool's Heating & Coooling
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Reviewed in February 2014
Bill went out of his way to come in over the weekend to do our job. When I think of re-finishing floors, I think "big mess". But not with Bill, he did a fantastic job, keeping the dust and mess non-existant. The floors were finished in 2 days and they look like new. Great work at a very...
Havelock, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2012
From the moment I entered Cash and Carry Flooring the sales people were helpful, friendly and gave me advice that was great. My install person said the product was some of the best he has used.
Bay View Flooring And Cash N Carry Flooring
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Mid Michigan Floor Care

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Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Here at Mid Michigan Floor Care, we have 10+ years of flooring experience on our staff. We pride ourselves on our diligence and our attention to detail. There is no job too big or too small we can't handle in a timely manner. Please don't hesitate to call today, we look forward to earning your business.

Response time10 mins

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Sunsinger Construction, LLC

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Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They were very professional and explained everything."

Response time2 days

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New Janitorial Services

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Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

"They were very good. They were able to cleaned the couch that has stain. I was very pleased with the service. The communication was fine and they were responsive."

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Ramon's Tiling Service

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Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Celedonio Carpet Cleaning Services

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Serving Empire, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Emergency services offered

Hello, I am Celedonio Garcia-Cabrera offering a few services that I provide. I offer Carpet Cleaning and Strip and waxing in which I have been doing for over 25 years as well as Hardwood Floor Refinishing & Commercial Floor Refinishing, (Strip & Waxing). I also have a group of guys who do a lot of painting jobs and a staff cleaning team who do house clean-outs, condo cleaning and industrial cleaning (interior & exterior) I am a business owner who is looking to expand my commercial cleaning business in which gives nice reasonable prices and the best service around.

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Floor Polishers questions, answered by experts

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 cleaning wood floors, 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.

After carpet removal, prepare for new flooring by assessing the subfloor. You will want to address any imperfections to create a smooth and level base for installation. Remember, proper subfloor preparation is crucial for optimal new flooring results. Consider repairing and replacing damaged areas for a stable foundation. For both wood and concrete subfloors, consider sanding to remove any debris or adhesives remaining thoroughly.

To properly maintain natural stone surfaces, use pH-neutral cleaners for regular cleaning and avoid acidic substances that can cause damage or etching. It is also important to reseal the surfaces periodically, especially for porous stones, to protect the finish, maintain appearance, and ensure longevity.

A floor polisher won’t remove scratches from a wood floor, but the polish can fill in surface scratches and make them all but invisible. If you run your fingernail gently over the scratch and it doesn’t catch, chances are that the polish will hide it. If it does catch, you might want to have your floors fully refinished, and you might need to have a professional floor sander in for particularly deep scratches. When in doubt, call a professional floor polisher to determine if polish will fill in your scratches or if you need more in-depth services.

Yes, you can mop hardwood floors with a damp flat or string mop as long as it is not soaking wet. Always avoid leaving standing water or fully soaking your hardwood floors, even if they are properly finished. A slightly wet mop, with or without cleaning solutions, will not damage the wood.

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