We Prove It Before We Clean It: Free Wood Floor Test Spot on Every Job
Professional wood floor cleaning for hardwood, engineered wood, laminate and LVP. We clean a free test spot on your floor first, so you see the result and know the price before you book.
Free visit takes about 20 to 30 minutes. No obligation to book the cleaning.
Which Level Does Your Wood Floor Need?
Look at your floor and pick the picture that matches. If you are not sure, call or text a photo and we will tell you honestly which level you need.
Wood Floor Cleaning
Your floor looks like this if:
- Dull or gray traffic paths
- A dusty film that comes back quickly
- Light scuffs, but the finish is still intact
- The floor feels slightly sticky
What we do: We deep clean with an auto scrubber, then buff with a soft polishing pad. Pet odor enzyme pre-treatment is available.
$1.00 per sq ft
Book Online: Free Test Spot
Wax Removal + Cleaning
Your floor looks like this if:
- You have used a shine restorer, polish or wax, such as Rejuvenate or Mop & Glo
- The floor looks cloudy or hazy
- Footprints and streaks show right after mopping
- Yellow buildup along the edges
What we do: We remove the wax and product layer across the whole floor, including the edges. Then we deep clean and buff.
$1.50 per sq ft
Book Online: Free Test SpotNot sure which one? Text a photo or call 703-232-6027.
$300 minimum for homes. $500 minimum for apartment and condo buildings.
See Wood Floor Cleaning Results
Real before-and-after photos from Northern Virginia jobs.
How Your Free Test Spot Works
- Book a free visitOnline or by phone at 703-232-6027. Pick a time that works for you.
- We measure, clean a test spot, and answer your questionsThe visit usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. We clean one small spot while you watch, so you can see it and touch it, and we check your floor's finish and any wax buildup.
- Get your quote by emailBook the cleaning when you are ready, with a credit/debit card on file to hold your time. No obligation to book.
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Estimate Your Wood Floor Cleaning
Pick your cleaning and the size of the area. Not sure of the size? We measure at your visit.
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Pick a size to see your estimate.
Pick a time for your free test spot visit. There's no obligation to book the cleaning. Questions? Call or text 703-232-6027.
This is an estimate. At your free test spot we check your floor type, finish and any buildup, and you get your exact quote by email before you book the cleaning.
What Customers Are Saying
"Matthew did an incredible job cleaning a wood floor from a previous owner which had 16 years of wax buildup. His price was fair, he was very professional, courteous, responsible, and hard-working. My floor looks incredible. Highly recommend!"
Suzanne G.
"Excellent service. Absolutely satisfied. He goes out of the way to satisfy the customer. Very cooperative and professionally sound. He came earlier to check whether the job can be done. My hard wood floor looks new. Others were asking huge some of money with 4 to 6 days. He did it in a reasonable price in about 5 hours. Helped to move the furniture to gain space. I would hire him again when needed. Thank."
Saeed A.
"On time and excellent cleaning of my hardwood floors."
Author C.
"Matthew cleaned and polished our hardwood floors, restoring them to their original shine. He successfully eliminated all the imperfections, bringing back the beautiful, glossy finish we had when they were first installed. We plan on hiring him annually to keep our floors looking like new. Highly recommended!"
Jermaine Y.
"Mathew did a great job cleaning my hardwood floor after I thought I lost the new floor I had just installed , I highly recommend him"
Rasha e.
Why Your Wood Floors Look Dull No Matter How Much You Clean Them
| Regular mopping | Our cleaning | |
|---|---|---|
| Soil and residue | Pushed into micro scratches and seams, leaving a dull film | Lifted by pH-neutral chemistry and vacuumed straight back up |
| Pet odor | Urine in seams and edges stays, even after the stain is gone | Enzyme pre-treatment breaks down the odor source first |
| Wax and polish buildup | Every coat adds another waxy layer | Wax Removal strips the layer, then we deep clean |
| Water on the floor | A wet mop leaves water that can seep between boards | Solution goes down and comes right back up |
| Knowing the result | You find out after you have paid | Free test spot on your floor before you book |
Every wood floor cleaning job is backed by our Total Precision Guarantee, and we show you proof on a test spot at the estimate before you ever book.
Our Process: Step by Step
On-Site Estimate, Test Spot & Product Assessment
We assess your floors at the estimate appointment, before any cleaning is scheduled or paid for. As part of that visit, we perform a test spot to evaluate the floor's condition, identify any wax residue buildup from consumer floor products, and determine which cleaning approach the floor requires. This allows us to select the right chemistry for the job and give you an accurate quote, including realistic time and scope, before you commit to anything. You receive a detailed quote by email and can self-book at your convenience, with a credit/debit card on file to hold your appointment.
Pet Odor Pre-Treatment (Where Applicable)
For floors in homes with pets, we apply professional-grade odor treatment before any cleaning begins. Treating first allows the neutralizer to work into the floor grain while we clean, and the cleaning process itself carries the treated odor away during rinsing, leaving no residue behind. This sequencing is intentional and produces better results than treating after cleaning.
Deep Cleaning with Professional Wood Floor Chemistry
Based on the test spot, we apply a professional-grade wood floor cleaner, or a wax removal product for consumer wax buildup, using our auto scrubber. The brush works the cleaner into the grain while the vacuum slots pull the solution straight back up. Floors with heavy wax buildup from products like shine restorers require a wax removal step before deep cleaning can be effective, and identifying this at the estimate is exactly why the test spot matters.
Edge & Detail Cleaning
Corners, edges, and areas along baseboards are cleaned by hand to ensure consistent results across the entire floor. These are the areas most often missed by standard cleaning, and where buildup tends to be heaviest because mop heads can't reach them.
Neutralizing Rinse, Buffing & Final Inspection
Every wood floor job finishes with a neutralizing rinse applied across the entire surface. This step balances the floor's pH after cleaning, removes any remaining chemistry, and ensures no residue is left behind that could dull the finish or attract dust. After the neutralizing rinse, we buff the floor with a soft polishing pad to bring out the natural shine, then finish with a walkthrough inspection.
Getting ready? Read the guide: How to Prepare for Your Wood Floor Cleaning
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does wood floor cleaning cost?
Wood Floor Cleaning is $1.00/sq ft, and Wax Removal + Cleaning is $1.50/sq ft, with a $300 minimum per visit ($500 in apartment and condo buildings). For example, 500 sq ft is $500 for cleaning or $750 with wax removal. Your exact price is confirmed at your free test spot, before you book. Use the estimator to price your own floor.
How do I know if my floor has wax buildup?
Shine restorers, floor polish and consumer wax products leave a waxy residue that builds up over time and dulls the finish. If you've used them, or your floor stays dull no matter how much you clean it, it likely needs wax removal before deep cleaning can work. We check for buildup at your free test spot, so you'll know before you book.
Do I need to move furniture before you clean my wood floors?
No. We move furniture to one side of the room, clean, then move it to the other side and clean the rest. Cabinets, TV stands and entertainment stands that hold breakables need to be emptied first, or we can clean around them. Moving what you can ahead of time makes the visit go faster. See how to prepare for your wood floor cleaning.
Can you remove buildup from shine restorers like Rejuvenate or Mop & Glo?
Yes. Shine restorers, floor polish and consumer wax leave a waxy layer that builds up with every coat and dulls the floor. Our Wax Removal + Cleaning strips that layer, then deep cleans the floor underneath. We confirm the buildup at your free test spot, before you book.
How long does wood floor cleaning take?
It depends on the size of the floor and how much buildup it has. After your free test spot we send your quote by email with a realistic time for the job, so you can plan your day before you book.
Do you offer a maintenance plan?
Yes. Most homes do well with a maintenance visit every 6 to 12 months, depending on foot traffic and pets. Maintenance visits are priced at the same per-square-foot rate and minimum, confirmed at your free test spot visit.
What is the free test spot and why do you do it?
We come to your home, measure the floor, and clean one small test spot while you watch. It usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. You can see and touch the result, and we use what we learn to give you an accurate quote. There is no obligation to book the cleaning.
How do I know if I need cleaning or refinishing?
Cleaning works when the finish is still on the floor. The floor may look dull, hazy, dirty or scuffed, but it has not worn through to bare wood. If the finish is worn off in the walkways, the boards look gray or bare in places, or there are deep scratches, gouges or dark stains in the wood itself, cleaning cannot bring back a finish that is gone, and the floor likely needs sanding and refinishing. The free test spot shows you what cleaning can do on your own floor, and we tell you honestly if refinishing is the better choice. For sanding and refinishing we recommend Hatcher's Floors.
Do you polish or refinish?
No. This service is a deep clean and buff only. If your floor needs sanding or refinishing, we recommend Hatcher's Floors, who we refer customers to and who refer customers to us.
How long does the floor take to dry?
Typically 30 to 60 minutes.
Can you treat pet odor on wood floors?
Yes. We can pre-treat odor-affected areas before cleaning.
Do you clean LVT?
Yes. Safe process removes buildup without residue.
Will cleaning damage my wood floors?
No. We clean wood floors with an auto scrubber that feeds cleaning solution to a spinning brush, with a vacuum slot on each side of the brush. The solution goes down and is vacuumed right back up, so water does not sit on the floor or seep between the boards. We test a small spot first. To finish, we buff with a soft polishing pad, which is gentle on the finish. Most floors are dry in 30 to 60 minutes.
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