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!
how to remove small stains from. my quick shine hardwood floors that are in perfect condition
Hi Roger,
We recommend spraying Formula 409 or Windex on the compromised area. Let solution sit for 1 minute and wipe clean. Once the area is clean and dry, simply reapply a new coat of Finish to blend the shine.
Hi, I guess i did a dumb thing. I bought your produst quick shine and put it on my
porcelain floor.Now i have to remove the product.How should i remove your product? Maybe just use your cleaner on it! thank you
thank you
Hi Patricia,
We recommend using Quick Shine® Deep Cleaner to safely remove our Finish from your floors. 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. This is also a great cleaner for stone tile flooring.
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.amazon.com, http://www.walmart.com, http://www.quickshine.net or by calling our Customer Service Center.
I have splashy kid in the bathroom anywhere water stands for few minutes it leaves white mark. will your finishes for laminated floors do the same?
Quick Shine Finishes are water based so unfortunately when water sits on the surface after application, it can cause the finish to soften. Have you tried placing towels around the tub area during bath time to soak up the extra water?
guess I am confused over your product line….We have used Quick Shine over the years….recently we moved a couch on wheels over the floor and of course it made marks in the finish (not the wood itself)….but I see that you have a Deep Cleaner and you also have a Wax Remover…..which should I purchase and is it available in the big box stores i.e. Lowes, Home Depot….you stated above that it is available only on line but another customer said they bought it at a store…
Quick Shine Deep Cleaner was specifically formulated to remove our Finish and is only available online at Amazon and Walmart.com (look for the red label). This product is not yet available in stores.
We recently polyurethane our wood floors. Can you tell me how to use the quick shine cleaner. The floor looks dull because of the heavy traffic . I read from some of your feedback to use hot water. I didn’t see that on the bottle. Also how long after can I put the quick shine finish. Thank you.
Hi Patsy,
Polyurethane will generally take up to 14 days to fully cure so I would avoid cleaning or applying our Finish until after that time frame. You do not need to dilute our products with water as they are ready-to-use formulas.
I applied the quick shine hardwood floor luster to my bamboo flooring and it left a white residue. How can I remove it without damaging my bamboo flooring?
Hi Patty,
We recommend Quick Shine Deep Cleaner to safely remove the compromised shine from your bamboo floors. This product is available on Amazon or Walmart.com.
I don’t want to remove the shine from my flooring though? Just the white dull areas of the left over residue.
Patty,
Quick Shine Deep Cleaner will only remove the residue left by the Finish you used. It cannot chemically remove the factory shine or polyurethane finish. You can also spot treat any affected areas and retouch if needed.
Can you use Quck Shine Foor Finisher in the Quick Shine Sprayer Mop?
No, unfortunately, the finish can clog the spray mechanism and damage the mop.
Hi
One week ago, used your product on my floors and how I am afraid something is seriously wrong. I have natural bamboo floors and every time I clean them there is no shine and they look dull. I followed a hardwood cleaning regimen recommended by Bob Villa, rinsed them, and then used Quick Shine for hardwood floors. I waited a week and finally mopped my floors with only hot water and in three places I noticed white streaks and serious dulling. I wiped the areas with a cloth on my hands and knees and noticed the shine or wax was coming off and smearing at the edges where I wiped. Why is this happening? When I wiped these areas, you could see a pile of the wax where my cloth stopped, like a line of powder. I don’t know why this is happening or what to do OR if it is ruining my hardwood floors.
Hi Theresa,
Thank you for reaching out. We want to encourage you that you have not ruined your bamboo hardwood floors. It sounds like the Finish did not fully cure which is why water alone began to remove it. You can spot-treat the affected areas with a mixture of 2-3 tbsp. of ammonia with 1/2 cup of HOT water. Apply solution and let sit 2-3 minutes before wiping away. Once that area is clean and dry, simply reapply Quick Shine to blend. We then recommend applying a new coat of Finish to the entire floor for added durability.
I’ve used quick shine luster and the quick shine cleaner on our gloss-polished hardwood floors for years with no issue. The only quick shine cleaning solution available at my local grocery store was the antibacterial one (which smells repulsive btw).
I cleaned the floors with this and it left a horrible; gray film. I rinsed the fiber clothe thoroughly and dried it before using the luster. It went in horribly. It pooled up like oil on water and now I have glossy speckles all over the floors. I tried another layer with a lighter coat to smooth it out after it dried and it did the same thing again. An older bottle of the luster went on better. Please let me know how to fix this. It’s extremely frustrating.
Hi Jordan,
We are sorry to hear this. Please reach out to our customer service team for further assistance at 800-255-1891.
I am using Quick Shine Multi-surface Finish as a arts and crafts sealer. Is there something I can add to a quantity to make a Matt or satin sheen rather than a high gloss?
Hi Richard,
We do not recommend mixing our product as it could cause hazing.