You Ask, We Answer: Quick Shine® Q & A
Quick Shine® Floor Care products are fantastic tools to revive and keep your floors looking new again! Just like any other household product, customers might have some questions about it. So today we are covering some common questions asked by our consumers.
Q: Where can I find your Quick Shine® Floor Finish or Quick Shine® Hardwood Floor Luster product?
A: Our Floor Finish and Hardwood Luster are in most major retailers and some of your local ones as well. Check out our Store Locator to see all the retailers where you can purchase our product.
Q: When I was applying the Floor Finish to my floors, I sat the bottle on my table and it has dripped onto the surface. How can I get this off without damaging my table?
A: Anytime you accidentally get any drops of our Floor Finish or Hardwood Floor Luster on your table or counter, even after it’s dried, you can use Windex or Formula 409 to remove it. Spray it on the area, let it sit for a minute or so then wipe it up with a damp cloth or sponge. This method also works for customers who might have any over-splash on the bottom of their walls or appliances when applying the Floor Finish or Hardwood Luster on their floors.
Q: What can I use to clean my floors with after I’ve applied the Quick Shine® Floor Finish?
A: Routine cleaning using our Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner via our Multi-Surface Spray Mop and microfiber pad is the best process. However, after applying the Floor Finish we recommend waiting 4-5 days before using the cleaner on your floors to give it time to fully cure. You can always dust mop during the first few days to keep your floors free of dirt and debris.
Q: I used the Floor Cleaner on my floors, but they are not shiny. The bottle says Quick Shine® so can you help me understand what went wrong?
A: This is a common misconception. Quick Shine® is the brand name of our Floor Care products line; however depending on what your floor care needs are will depend on which Quick Shine® product you’d want to use. If you are looking for a floor cleaner, you can use our Quick Shine® Floor Cleaner or Quick Shine® Hardwood Floor Cleaner as a regular cleaning agent. If you are looking to give your floors a shine or to revive your hardwoods, you can use our Quick Shine® Floor Finish or Quick Shine® Hardwood Floor Luster to give your floors that WOW factor.
Q: I applied the Quick Shine® Floor Finish to my floor and now, it looks streaky and cloudy. What did I do wrong?
A: Streaking is usually caused by a few issues: 1.) Not enough product was initially applied and you can correct that with an additional coat; 2.) There was residue on the floor before the Floor Finish was applied. For example, other brand floor cleaning agents, or a vinegar solution; 3.) The same applicator pad used to clean your floors is being used to apply the Floor Finish; 4.) Not allowing sufficient time before applying subsequent coats; 5.) Trying to apply too many coats in a short period of time, not allowing each coat to dry completely.
You can also check out more FAQ’s here. If you have any other questions, please feel free to browse through our previous blog posts as you might find a topic covering your needs, or you can also email or call our Customer Service M-F at 1-800-255-1891 from 8am to 4:30pm EST. Holloway House is a family company and we are always here to help!
Can you use this product on concrete floors.
Yes, Quick Shine is pH neutral and safe for any sealed hard surface flooring. This is recommended for interior use only.
I used quick shine floor finish for the 1st ti.e and I loved it it gave my wood floors a nice shine.
Glad to hear it Linda! Shine On!
My friend thought she would do me a favor and wax my laminate floor and she messed them up so I need to know how to remove the quick shine wax without harming my floor
Hi Tim,
We recommend using Quick Shine® Deep Cleaner to safely remove our Finish from your floors and provide a clean surface once again. This product was specifically developed to remove polymer and wax finishes without harming hardwood floors or other types of hard surface floors such as tile, vinyl, stone, marble, and laminate. It is also important to note that Quick Shine® Deep Cleaner can also be used to treat small imperfection areas of the floor without treating the entire floor.
Simply dilute the Deep Cleaner in HOT water and apply to the floor surface in small 5’ x 5’ squares at a time, let stand for a few minutes and agitate. Remove debris and build-up from each 5’ x 5’ area of the floor with a clear water rinse. For heavy buildup, you may need to increase the dilution of 1 cup per gallon to 3 cups per gallon. Deep Cleaner is concentrated, therefore one 27 oz. bottle will make roughly 2 gallons, which covers about 500 square feet and will not damage the sealant on hardwood floors. It is also important to note that Quick Shine® Deep Cleaner can also be used to treat small imperfection areas of the floor without treating the entire floor. After treating the small problem area let dry after rinsing and simply wipe a coat of the Quick Shine® Floor Finish on the treated area. This area will then blend in with the rest of the finished floor due to the advanced leveling agents in the formula. The Quick Shine Deep Cleaner is only available online at http://www.walmart.com, http://www.quickshine.net or by calling our Customer Service Center.
Hello, what would cause the floor luster to not cure correctly? I followed instructions and used the cleaner first and let it completely dry and then applied the luster. But I can see my dogs paw prints.
Hi Mike,
When our polish does not cure properly, it is generally caused by a residue (cleaning surfactant or chemical) on the floor that acts as a barrier preventing our polish from bonding and curing properly.
I’ve been using Quick shine for some time on my black vinyl floor in basement. We usually utilize more in winter months and when we do we getting minor but very noticeable scuffs/scratches from chair movement on top layer of polish. Is there a way to remove when I encounter?
1. Repolishing just covers the dullness but still noticeable as it’ll be lighter in this area.
2. Removing 1 of the 2 layers to reapply makes it hard to keep a consistent shine from 1 plank to the other as I’ll have 3 coats in surrounding areas by simply trying to eliminate a 12″ scuff.
Please help. I have 1000sqf and don’t want to remove but also don’t want these scuffs/polish scratches to take away from the beauty of the flooring and shine. Thank you
Hi Clayton,
Have you tried buffing the area with tennis ball or buffer attachment for your drill? We have seen this method work well for others. Our only other recommendation is spot treating the plank and reapplying a few coats to blend. Typically when you apply a new coat to the entire floor, the shine should look consistent.
I use quickshine on floors and love it. Can i use it on my butcherblock counters as well?
Thanks
Jeff
Yes, Quick Shine is pH neutral and water-based. Many consumers have used our Finishes on a variety of sealed hard surfaces. We recommend cleaning the butcherblock surface with damp tap water. Once the surface is clean and dry, apply a few coats of Finish. Prevent water spotting by placing a towel near the sink area for the first few days as the Finish fully cures. 🙂
Do you recommend using the hardwood floor cleaner every time I apply a new cost of the hardwood floor luster? We just bought this house and were told by the seller that she just uses the Quick Shine Hardwood Floor Luster after she dust mops. I just need to know if it needs mopping with the Quick Shine Floor cleaner first and each time I apply the floor luster. Thanks
Hi Sherry,
We only recommend using Quick Shine Hardwood Floor Luster every 2-6 months as needed. You can use our Cleaner on a weekly basis after dust mopping.
Can Quick Shine be used on laminate countertops?
Hi Kristine,
Yes, although Quick Shine was designed for floors, many of our consumers use it on a variety of other hard surfaces including countertops, cabinetry and furniture.
I recently cleaned my hardwood floors and applied the hardwood floor luster. It dried for about 8 hours before my dogs were allowed to walk on it. Even after drying I have paw prints all throughout the floor. Simply cleaning doesn’t rid the floors of the prints. If I remove the luster and start over(which I really don’t want to do), is there some way to prevent this from happening again?
Hi Doug,
This indicates the Luster wasn’t curing properly. You can spot treat or remove the Finish completely and reapply and this should not happen again. The Luster may have been reacting with a cleaning agent.
Hi – I used quicks hime on my hardwood floor- followed the instructions- the floors looked great- however, very time we clean the floors (using Method almond wood floor cleaner), it goes on kind of like beading up- removes the shine and dries to a dull blotchy finish. If I reapply the quick line luster it returns the shiny finish…. so I bought your hardwood floor cleaner- and it did the same thing- not as bad- but the same. What can I use to clean the floors that will clean them and not always require another coat of quick shine luster? Should I just use water? Oil soap? Your wood floor cleaner diluted? I do like to have the floors clean. Its really frustrating to dread cleaning the floors.
Hi Charisse,
We recommend removing our Finish and starting fresh again given the initial issue after using Method brand products. There may have been an issue with the Finish curing properly after repeat issues. We recommend using Quick Shine Deep Cleaner followed by a few new coats of Quick Shine Finish.
I love your product and use it on my hardwood floors. But how do you clean the mop head, I hate throwing it out and buying a new one.
Hi Cherie,
Try soaking your mop pad in a mixture of 1 cup Ammonia to 1/2 gallon of HOT water. Let pad soak 45 minutes and rinse with clear water. This should soften the fibers again and restore the pad.