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: Is dish soap and vinegar good for cleaning floors?

• <div><p>You can use dish soap mixed with warm water to clean just about any type of flooring, and while vinegar is a great addition to some floor cleaners, it&rsquo;s not a good idea to use it on wood flooring or engineered wood flooring. Vinegar is very acidic, and it can gradually eat away at the protective finish on wood floors. If you&rsquo;re cleaning laminate, tile, concrete, or vinyl floors, feel free to use vinegar and water in a 1-to-1 ratio with a few drops of dish soap. For wood floors, substitute the vinegar for olive oil.</p></div>

Q: Can an existing concrete floor be polished?

• <div><p>Yes, you can polish an existing concrete floor&mdash;as long as the slab is structurally sound and in good shape. In fact, that&rsquo;s what makes this type of flooring upgrade so appealing. Polishing works best on bare concrete with minimal surface damage, although you can usually repair cracks and stains before the grinding and buffing begins. Instead of ripping out your existing concrete floor, polishing it can turn it into a high-shine showpiece that&rsquo;s both practical and sleek.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between buffing and polishing a floor?

• <div><p>Both buffing and polishing increase the longevity of your floors by removing scratches and buildup, but they are different processes. Polishing removes the top layer of your floor, removing surface-level scuffs and scratches. Buffing your floor involves filling the scratches and scuffs with a buffing solution. No matter which method you choose, you can rest assured that both techniques will leave your floor looking shiny and new. </p></div>

Q: Can I buff my floors myself?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-buff-hardwood-floor.htm">buff your floors yourself</a> if you have plenty of time, patience, and know-how. This intermediate-level DIY project requires either buying or renting a floor buffer and purchasing a buffing solution. This process can be time-consuming and, if not done correctly, can leave burn-like marks on your floor. </p><p>To ensure this job is done correctly without damaging your floors, consider hiring a professional floor buffer and polisher instead. You might save money on labor costs by DIYing this project, but you could spend more on repairs if not done correctly. </p></div>

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Last update on November 01, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
I hired Rylee to re-do my hard wood floors in a bedroom and downstairs living room. He made sure to keep the project on schedule and when problems arose, he would communicate with me in order to keep on track. He kept the workspace very tidy and made sure to minimize any damage to the walls....
Main Street Construction LLC
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Reviewed in February 2025
Illi hardwood flooring did a great job on our floors! They were very professional, punctual, and particular about their work. We will be using them again in the near future!
Illi Hardwood Flooring Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2024
Miguel was great! Super friendly, on time, and got the work done is a timely manner! I appreciated that he kept the flooring and such clean, after he left our ceiling/walls looked great and there was not a big mess left behind! Would definitely hire him for any other projects!
Martinez
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Reviewed in January 2023
Floor needed a lot of prep, Was all taken care of. So happy I hired them instead of trying to do it myself, more to it than I thought.
Concrete Revival, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2022
Wonderful. Great communication from start. They knew exactly what my floors needed! Punctual, responsible and respectful. My floors look brand new and they are over 25 years old!
JB's Wood Floor Maintenance Inc
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Reviewed in January 2022
Work went ok, 40 days later pipes came apart and flooded kitchen floor. Willing to come by and fix problem would charge $195.00. Only guarantee work for 30 days. BUYER BEWARE!
Drain Pro-Plumbing, Inc
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Reviewed in November 2021
We used Northland Coating this year to seal coat our basement floor. It will last for decades. It all started when we had some basement flooding and then decided to use Luxury Vinyl Plank on our basement floor. We purchased the flooring (special order so it couldn't be returned) and then started...
Northland Coating Inc
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Reviewed in August 2017
The technician who did my floors was fantastic. He was prompt, friendly and very professional. He worked efficiently and didn't waste time. We looked at each location prior to him starting the work and agreed upon what needed to be done.
Top Dog Cleaning Crew
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Reviewed in July 2017
The floor was torn out and replaced first and went fine. The driveway and sidewalks removed and replaced next over a few days. The border of the driveway was stamped and adds distinction to the driveway. They all turned out excellent.
Bombardo Concrete LLC
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Reviewed in July 2017
Lance came out the week before Thanksgiving to buff and coat my floor. About a week or so later, while washing my floors, I noticed that my floor was peeling. I could actually peel the finish off my floors! I sent a picture of the peeling to Jordan and he was very displeased. He said that...
Timberwolf Hardwood Floors
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