Is steam mopping better than regular mopping?

• <div><p>Steam mopping might be better than regular mopping if you don’t use the right cleaning products or properly rinse or wring out the mop head. However, if you use the right techniques, regular mopping also sanitizes effectively—even if it takes more effort. Plus, you know you can use a regular mop on any flooring—including to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-laminate-floors.htm">clean laminate floors</a> or hardwood, which don’t do well with steam cleaning.</p></div>

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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: How long does it take to strip and wax floors?

• <div><p>The answer to this question depends on how large the room is and how much experience you have stripping and waxing floors. It will take at least 24 hours to strip the floors, then you must allow time for drying, waxing, waiting for them to cure, and, finally, buffing them. Since you likely will not be working for the full 24 hours, it is safe to say that this is a two- or three-day job.</p></div>

Q: Is steam cleaning more effective than traditional mopping?

• <div><p>Steam mops can be a better option than traditional mops because steam can lift even the most stubborn dirt from your floors without using chemicals. Steam can also kill bacteria and dust mites. However, steam mops are more expensive than traditional mops and require an electrical outlet to function, so they might not be ideal for everyone.</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>

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Reviewed in December 2023
Ronnie put in a garage floor and driveway for me. He was very professional and detail oriented.
Dodson Excavating
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Reviewed in April 2023
I was very satisfied with his work and appreciated that he cleaned things up after he was done. Great job.
Expert Home Services
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Reviewed in December 2020
Val and his team did an excellent job matching floor stain to the first floor. Very professional, courteous, and quality of work was excellent! Will definitely use for future projects! Thank you for your exceptional quality of work!
NATURE FLOORS LLC
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Reviewed in June 2019
Lucas was very responsive and his team was very thorough, cleaning blinds and doing baseboards and other things our previous cleaning service excluded from their service even though their cost was exactly the same as we were paying before. Lucas is very flexible and will do whatever you need....
Brand New Cleaning Solutions
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Reviewed in February 2014
We stopped in to the Hilliard store, picked out flooring samples to take home and never heard back from the salesperson. We took the samples back to the store and ask for just prices and were told the two guys behind the desk were just "holding down the fort". We asked for a call back...
Levi's 4 Floors
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Reviewed in November 2013
Excellent work. Kevin checked and rechecked to make sure the correct colors were being used in each room, went over areas of concern and even sent pictures of the progress to us via email and text. Walls were sanded and prepared thoroughly before painting and care was taken to protect our wood...
Painting Excellence LLC
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Reviewed in July 2011
Larry was fantastic! He was very conscientious and told me things about my windows, and caring for the tinted windows that I was unaware of. He was on time, and did an excellent job. His price was very fair. He also worked us into his schedule quickly in order to get my windows done prior to...
SURE CLEAN WINDOW CLEANERS
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Reviewed in October 2007
A-One Gutters are a very professional company. Work was completed promptly, they removed the old gutters and hauled them away. They cleaned up debris, etc.
A-1 Quality Seamless Gutters
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Reviewed in September 2006
They were prompt and the price was reasonable and they cleaned up themselves.
Benchmark Roofing & Restoration
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Reviewed in October 2005
DID A VERY GOOD JOB. EVERYTHING IS WORKING PERFECT. WORKED WELL AT KEEPING THE AREA AS CLEAN AS POSSIBLE. WELL PLEASED.
The Basement Guys
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