Quick Shine® Q & A
At Quick Shine®, we know how important it is to keep your floors looking their best. Whether you’re using our Floor Finish, Hardwood Floor Luster, or our cleaners, you might have a few questions along the way. No worries—we’ve got you covered! Here are some Quick Shine Q & A of the most common questions we hear from Quick Shine® users, along with expert answers to keep your floors shining.
Q: Where can I find Quick Shine® Floor Finish or Quick Shine® Hardwood Floor Luster?
A: You can find our Floor Finish and Hardwood Floor Luster at most major retailers and even some local stores near you. To check availability in your area, use our Store Locator to see where you can pick up your favorite Quick Shine® products.
Q: I accidentally got some Floor Finish on my table. How do I remove it without causing damage?
A: Accidents happen! If you get Floor Finish or Hardwood Floor Luster on your table, countertop, or even walls and appliances, don’t worry—it’s easy to clean up. Just spray a little Windex or Formula 409 on the area, let it sit for a minute, and wipe it away with a damp cloth or sponge.
Q: After applying Quick Shine® Floor Finish, what should I use to clean my floors?
A: To keep your floors looking great, we recommend using our Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner with a microfiber pad or our Multi-Surface Spray Mop. However, after applying Floor Finish, wait 4-5 days before using any liquid cleaner to allow the finish to fully cure. In the meantime, you can dust mop to remove dirt and debris.
Q: I used Quick Shine® Floor Cleaner, but my floors aren’t shiny. What happened?
A: Great question! Quick Shine® is our brand name, but not every product in our lineup is designed to add shine. Our Floor Cleaners, including Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner and Quick Shine® Hardwood Floor Cleaner, are made for everyday cleaning. If you want to add shine, apply Quick Shine® Floor Finish or Quick Shine® Hardwood Floor Luster for that beautiful, glossy look.
Q: My floors look streaky and cloudy after applying Quick Shine® Floor Finish. What went wrong?
A: Streaking or cloudiness can happen for a few reasons:
1️⃣ Not applying enough product—this can often be corrected with another coat.
2️⃣ Residue from previous cleaners (like vinegar solutions or other brands’ products) reacting with the Floor Finish.
3️⃣ Using the same applicator pad for both cleaning and applying the finish.
4️⃣ Applying additional coats too soon—make sure each coat is fully dry before adding another.
5️⃣ Trying to apply too many coats in a short time.
If you’re experiencing streaks, don’t worry! You can remove buildup with our Quick Shine® Deep Cleaner/Wax Remover and start fresh.
Got more questions? We’re here to help! Check out our full FAQ section or reach out to our friendly team for expert advice. Happy shining!
I’ve recently started cleaning for a woman who built their house one year ago. Her former cleaning lady had been applying the quick shine every week for the last year. How do I get back down to the original floor so that I can use this stuff properly because she also failed to clean the floor properly and has an effect sealed quite a bit of debris and such into the floor.
Hi Alyssa,
We recommend using our Quick Shine Deep Cleaner to safely remove our Floor Finish from your clients floors and provide a nice, clean surface. Our Deep Cleaner will remove the trapped debris and multiple layers of Finish quickly. 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.
Simply dilute the Deep Cleaner in HOT water and apply to the floor surface, let stand for a few minutes and agitate. Do small sections of the floor at a time. Then remove debris and build-up from 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. The Quick Shine Deep Cleaner is only available online at http://www.quickshine.net or by calling our Customer Service Center.
After using our Deep Cleaner, apply two or three coats of Quick Shine Floor Finish once each coat of finish has completely dried. You will be amazed at the deep, rich, even, protective glow. You will not need to go through the removing process again if applied and maintained correctly.
Visit us on the web anytime at http://www.quickshine.net. In addition, you can visit our Floor Care FAQ page on our web site for further answers to questions regarding the Quick Shine program or call our Customer Service number M-F at 1-800-255-1891 from 8am to 4:30pm EST with any further questions. Holloway House is a family company and we appreciate your patronage. Please tell your friends about us!
Hi! My Holloway House Quick Shine Floor Finish accidentally spilled on laminate flooring in an area that I did not see. It dried and hardened. How can I remove it and correct the problem?
Hi Sheila! You can use Quick Shine Deep Cleaner in the compromised area to safely remove the Floor Finish from your laminate floor. If you currently have our Floor Finish on the rest of your floor surface, after you use the Deep Cleaner to remove the spill area and it has dried, you can reapply the Floor Finish in that spot. Our product has leveling agents in the formula so that area will blend in nicely with the rest of the floor. If you have any additional questions, please call Customer Service M-F at 1-800-255-1891 from 8am-4:30pm EST. We’re always happy to help!
Can I use holloway cleaner and shine on travertine tile?
Hi Carol,
Yes, you can use our Quick Shine Multi-Surface Floor Finish and Floor Cleaner on your travertine tile floors. Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Floor Finish is a water-borne polymer formulation designed to protect and impart a rich, deep, protective glow to sealed hardwood floors, wood laminate, stone, tile, vinyl and all other sealed hard surface flooring. If you have additional questions, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
Hi i recently had vinyl planking installed and am disappointed they have no shine. After thoroughly cleaning, is quick shine floor furnish safe for vinyl planking?
Hi Tallie,
Thank you for reaching out to us. Yes, our Quick Shine Multi-Surface Floor Finish and Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner are both safe for your new Luxury Vinyl Plank floors. If you need further assistance, please contact us at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help.
I used microfiber pads to apply Quick Shine Floor Finish. Unfortunately, a couple of the pads dried before they were washed. I’ve washed them several times; however, they’re so stiff, I’m unable to use them on the floors. How can I remove the product to make the pads soft again, without having to discard them and purchase new pads? Thank you!
Hi Judy,
You can soak your microfiber pads in a mixture of ammonia and hot water for about 30-45 minutes and rinse well to release the polymer from the fibers to soften the pad again. This method has worked for many customers. If you need additional assistance, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
I am in love with the look of my VLP floors after using the Quick Shine polish, thank you so much! However, there are no stores near me that sell the Quick Shine cleaner, and I only have Bona floor cleaner on hand. Is it okay to clean over my floors with this? I am planning to do a second coat of the polish once the floors are clean. It has been one week since I cleaned them last.
Hi Natalie,
We recommend maintaining the Finish with our Quick Shine Cleaners as other cleaners can sometimes dull or haze the Finish. You can find our Quick Shine Cleaner at Dollar General, Walmart, Walgreens, Mendards, Kroger and Ace Hardware. Our cleaners are also available online at http://www.amazon.com, http://www.walmart.com, http://www.jet.com and http://www.quickshine.net or by calling customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
I just built a house and i cant get any cleaner to do a good job on my polished porcelain floors. Are these products safe to use on polished porcelain?
Hi Elisa,
Yes, our Quick Shine Floor Finish and Floor Cleaner are both safe to use on your polished porcelain tile floors. Our Quick Shine Multi-Surface Floor Finish is a water borne polymer designed to add a long lasting shine to hard surface floors. Our Floor Cleaner helps to maintain the shine in between Finish applications to gently clean the floor surface without removing the shine. If you have additional questions, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
I applied the Quick shine floor luster to my dark wood floors and have let them cure for a week now but when I used the Quick shine floor cleaner, it seemed to be taking off the wax I had previous put. I don’t know what else to clean the floors with. Any advice???
Hi Jen,
If Quick Shine Finish did not adhere properly to your floor it will not be able to withstand moisture. We recommend applying two coats of Quick Shine Finishes for added durability. In some cases, if Quick Shine did not cover areas completely and moisture penetrates under those areas, it will cause the Finish to soften and remove. You can remedy the affected areas with our Quick Shine Deep Cleaner. This product was specifically developed to safely remove our Finish and provide a clean surface for re-application. If you would like more information about our removal process, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help.
Is it OK to use Quick Shine on granite countertops?
Hi Bonnie,
Although our Quick Shine Finish was formulated for floors, many of our consumers have used our Finish on a variety of surfaces including counter tops, cabinetry and doors. We recommend testing the surface first to determine if Quick Shine achieves satisfactory results before applying to the entire surface. For additional assistance, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
I used quick shine on my hardwood floors and it looked great but every place a drop of water or anything has touched it, it has a dull spot. How’s the best way to remove the spots?
Hi Susan,
We recommend spot treating the affected areas with our Quick Shine Deep Cleaner. Simply dilute the Deep Cleaner in HOT water and apply to the floor surface, let stand for a few minutes and agitate. Do small sections of the floor at a time. Once the Finish has been removed, you can reapply a new coat of Finish to that treated area only for an even shine. If you have additional questions, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!