Why is my floor still sticky after mopping?

• <div><p>If your floor is still sticky after mopping, chances are you used too much or too little of the cleaning solution. Using too little won’t get all of the grime off, but using too much can leave its own residue. Refer to the cleaning solution’s instructions and dilute it as directed.</p></div>

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Q: Do you need to have floors polished?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-shine-hardwood-floors.htm">Floor polishing</a> isn&rsquo;t technically necessary, but it will help your floors last longer and hold up better to scratches. Floor polish is a thin coating that fills in small abrasions on your floor and makes them less visible, and it can act as a protective covering that prevents future damage to the floor underneath. Floor polish helps protect against water and moisture, so it&rsquo;s a great service if you want to extend the lifespan of your floors. Additionally, polish makes your floors shine, making your home look cleaner and more inviting.</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: What if the floor has only lost its luster and not been damaged or blemished?

• <div><p>Before starting on a full refinishing project, determine if your floors need to be completely sanded down to the bare wood or if the damage is shallow and mostly cosmetic. Deep scratches and gouges will require you to rough sand using a drum sander or belt sander, but small surface scratches or floors that have only lost their luster don&rsquo;t need a complete overhaul. Instead, you can skip the rough sanding step and sand-screen the old finish with a buffer, removing only the top layer of polyurethane.</p></div>

Q: Do services include waxing?

• <div><p>Yes, many services offer waxing as part of the polishing process. Confirm with your provider.</p></div>

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Last update on January 06, 2023

Reviewed in January 2023
I hired him to put in laminate flooring and carpet the stairs. He said he was the only contractor in the area on Angi. Came sporadically. Never called when he wasn't coming. I always had to call looking for him. He'd say he was coming and didn't, all through the job. Broke 2 baseboards, pieced...
J&B Construction
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Reviewed in December 2020
I was shocked at how professional and fast they were! I called them, and they returned the call right away! They installed the flooring as soon as it came in! I really appreciate them and they did a great job! I would definitely recommend them! -Alyssa
Rutland Flooring - Business Service - North Clarendon, Vermont Facebook - 21 Photos
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Reviewed in April 2020
Great communication start to finish. The most competitive price I could find. I am located a little bit outside of his normal range, he was able to match the color i was looking for, and put me on the calendar for install. Upon arrival I knew I had made the right choice! These guys are friendly,...
Got Gutters and Construction
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Reviewed in February 2020
Excellent customer service and a job that exceeded our expectations. The job started and ended on time, the wood floors DS refinished look better than new, and the house was spotless after the job was done. Welhington Silva was very professional and gave us e-mail updates as the project...
DS General Services Corp.
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Reviewed in April 2019
Rob and his team did a fantastic job transforming our house into an amazing showcase. Our project was a big challenge and involved extensive renovation on all three floors including plumbing and electrical. Rob's attention to detail and dedication to our project is very evident in the outcome. I...
Rob Parker General Contracting, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2019
I felt I was being "uphold" on repairs and replacement of deck when all I asked was to paint the floor of the deck. Huge dollar amount on the estimate. My neighbors entire deck and footings were replaced for less than half of what I was quoted, for replacement of some boards and rails.
Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2018
I did not have the same good experience as other reviewers. Abraham Miller of Green Age installed my solid hardwood floor and within a few months the floor started separating. Some boards started moving back and forth and huge gaps appeared between the boards. Gaps wider than the width of a...
Green Age Builders
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Reviewed in September 2017
I hired these guys to level my floor. They only leveled half of the floor. I told them of the issue when they were done and they agreed it would require more jacks. No callback to complete the work. I paid them over $3000.
VT Concrete Cutting & Concrete Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2017
They totally remodeled the entire first floor of my home all the way to the studs. It turned out beautifully. They were pleasant to have around, they came up with ways to save me money, as well maintaining the quality. I have already referred people to them.
Johnson's Building and Remodeling
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Reviewed in August 2017
On day 2 of the 3 day process, there were overlap lines in the poly that were very noticable. Bob said that wasn't a problem to fix, but it is hard to get a satin finsh smooth. He had suggested the satin, we would have been fine with a semi-gloss. A week after the job was finished, Bob was back...
Bob's Hardwood Floors
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Savannahs Fresh Housekeeping

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Serving Mendon, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

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"Was a very professional job,, I continued having Savannas Fresh housekeeping on a biweekly service call. Also like to say the house cleaning is impressive and outstanding polite and courteous. Very thankful to Angie's list and the keeping service that I hired Savannas Fresh housekeeping"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Mendon, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Judd and his team are responsive and reliable. We are very pleased with the quality of work as well as the time needed to finish the job. Their online portal and punctuality are added bonuses that separates them from other area providers. We will definitely hire them again."

After restoration of this charming bungalow!

+13

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Troy's Cleaning Crew -

3.8(

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Serving Mendon, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great customer service and followup!"

Response time10 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Floors R Us

New to Angi

Serving Mendon, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time6 days

Serving Mendon, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oniel was punctual, an excellent communicator, and a great painter for a stairwell and hall way in our new home. I am so pleased with how the work came out and grateful to Oniel for his hard work, skill, and professionalism."

+72

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Mendon, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am100% satisfied with the services that were provided from this company, they were very professional and finished earlier than expected. I would highly recommend Affordable Roofing for any repairs you need, they are very hard workers and finish the job very quickly. I will be contacting them in the spring for more restoration that my husband and I need done to our home."

Recommended by85%of homeowners

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Spotless with Nichole

New to Angi

Serving Mendon, VT and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hi there , I’m Nichole From “ spotless cleaning with Nichole” . I will Take care of the dirty work so you can kick back and enjoy a perfectly clean home . One that sparkles and shines ! I also attend to homes for track rentals , business spaces , I will do laundry and or attend to homes or businesses while you are away. With extensive experience in the cleaning industry, I maintain the highest professional standards and consistently deliver exceptional results for every client.\nThank you and please book with me for your weekly , monthly or one time service needs . \nA little about me - I have five beautiful children and want to set a prime example of how to work for what you want in life and strive for the better for my babies! Work is essential for me right now . \n-Nichole !

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Floor Polishers questions, answered by experts

Floor polishing isn’t technically necessary, but it will help your floors last longer and hold up better to scratches. Floor polish is a thin coating that fills in small abrasions on your floor and makes them less visible, and it can act as a protective covering that prevents future damage to the floor underneath. Floor polish helps protect against water and moisture, so it’s a great service if you want to extend the lifespan of your floors. Additionally, polish makes your floors shine, making your home look cleaner and more inviting.

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.

Before starting on a full refinishing project, determine if your floors need to be completely sanded down to the bare wood or if the damage is shallow and mostly cosmetic. Deep scratches and gouges will require you to rough sand using a drum sander or belt sander, but small surface scratches or floors that have only lost their luster don’t need a complete overhaul. Instead, you can skip the rough sanding step and sand-screen the old finish with a buffer, removing only the top layer of polyurethane.

Yes, many services offer waxing as part of the polishing process. Confirm with your provider.

If your floor is still sticky after mopping, chances are you used too much or too little of the cleaning solution. Using too little won’t get all of the grime off, but using too much can leave its own residue. Refer to the cleaning solution’s instructions and dilute it as directed.

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