Go-To Guide: Finish and Maintain
How to Keep Your Floors Looking Beautiful with Quick Shine®
Whether you have kids at home or just love to entertain, keeping your floors clean and shiny can be a real challenge. Quick Shine® Floor Finish is the perfect solution to protect your floors from foot traffic and prevent them from looking dull or worn. With its quick and easy application, you can transform any room in minutes. Below is a simple guide on finishing and maintaining your floors to leave a lasting impression on guests of all ages.
Finish It: Apply Quick Shine® for a Stunning Glow
Step 1: Prepare the Floor
- Begin by dry dust mopping to remove dust and debris from your floors.
- Ensure the surface is free of pet hair, dirt, and dust before applying the finish.
Step 2: Apply Quick Shine® Finish
- Squirt Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Finish or Quick Shine® Hardwood Floor Luster in an S-shape pattern onto the floor.
- Use a damp microfiber mop or sponge mop to spread the finish evenly in broad strokes. Work in small sections (5 by 5 feet) for best results.
Step 3: Let It Dry
- Allow the finish to dry to a glossy shine in about 30-45 minutes.
- If a higher gloss is desired, apply additional coats following the same method.
Maintain It: Keep Your Floor Looking Fresh
Weekly Maintenance
- Dry dust mop your floors weekly with a microfiber mop to eliminate everyday dust and debris.
Cleaning Heavier Dirt and Spills
- Use Quick Shine® Cleaners to maintain the finish’s gloss and tackle dirt, footprints, and spills.
- Squirt the cleaner onto the floor in an S-shape and spread with a clean, freshly rinsed microfiber or sponge mop. Wring the mop pad frequently to release dirt and prevent streaking or hazing.
Convenient Cleaning with a Spray Mop
- For added convenience, use a Quick Shine® Spray Mop with Quick Shine® Cleaners. Remember to rinse the mop pad often to avoid clouding or hazing.
Refresh It: Reapply for a Brilliant Shine
How Often to Refresh
- Reapply a fresh coat of Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Finish or Hardwood Finish every 2-4 months to enhance the glow.
Preparation Steps
- Before refreshing, follow the maintenance steps to ensure the floor is clean and free of debris.
- Apply the new coat using the same method outlined in the “Finish It” section.
Prevent It: Protect Your Floors from Wear and Tear
- Place floor mats or rugs at entryways and walkways to reduce dirt and grit that can abrade the finish.
- Add felt-tipped protectors to the bottoms of furniture legs to avoid scratches.
- Trim your pet’s nails regularly to prevent damage to the floor surface.
- Consider going shoeless indoors, as sock traffic is gentler on floors than shoes.
With these simple steps, Quick Shine® makes it easy to finish, maintain, refresh, and protect your floors so they stay beautiful and ready to impress.
I just used a small amount of your Quick Shine Multi Surface floor finish on a small area of my 25 year old Corian countertop, It now has a beautiful glossy shine and looks brand new. Is this okay to do? Im tempted to do all of the countertops but want to make sure it wont damage the corian. So far my test area looks fantastic. Please reply. Thanks!
Hi Dana,
Yes, many consumers have used our Quick Shine® Finish on a variety of sealed hard surfaces including cabinets, furniture and countertops. Quick Shine® Finish is a water-borne polymer formulation designed to protect and impart a rich, deep, protective glow to sealed surfaces. You can safely apply our Finish without damaging your Corian countertop. If you ever decide to remove our Finish, we recommend our Quick Shine® Deep Cleaner. If you have additional questions, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
used quick shine floor luster is shinny in spots and dull in others what did do wrong?
Hi Don,
If the Luster performed properly in some areas and not in others, there may be some cleaning residue on the floor that it is reacting with. Apply a new coat and see if that evens out the appearance of the floor. If you are still seeing dull areas, we recommend removing the Luster with Quick Shine Deep Cleaner and starting over.
Do I rinse with clear water after I wash my LVP floors with Quick Shine Concentrated Multi SURFACE cleaner?
Hi Kate,
No, Quick Shine Concentrated Floor Cleaner does not have to be rinsed if diluted properly.
Why is it advisable the Quick Shine floor finish be applied with a damp sponge mop versus dry dusting mop.
Hi Michael, we recommend applying our Finish with a damp mop to avoid the finish from soaking into the pad and causing streaking.
Hello I applied quick shine to a marble floor. It is cloudy and needs to be removed.
Can you please tell me how to remove it.
Hi Troy,
We recommend safely removing the compromised shine with Quick Shine Deep Cleaner. Dilute 1 cup of Deep Cleaner solution with 1 gallon of HOT water and apply solution to 5′ sections at a time. Allow solution to sit for 3-4 minutes before mopping away. Finish with a clean water rinse and continue to next 5′ section.
Hi there, I have a natural slate kitchen floor. Which product do you think I should use to enhance the shine? I clean it regularly with dishwasher tablets and it comes up spotless I would like to be a Small amount of shine at a minimum. I also have original Edwardian floorboards that have been varnished with water-based varnish Three coats of satin, what do you recommend? I use to maintain these two?
I look forward to hearing from you
Then I can place my order as per your recommendation
Thanking you in anticipation
Very best
Romaine
Hi Romaine,
We recommend Quick Shine Multi-Surface Floor Finish for both your natural slate and Edwardian floorboards. This product is pH neutral and water based. It is safe for use on any sealed hard surface flooring and will provide a beautiful shine. Make sure if you are using dishwasher tablets, you rinse any remaining residue with a clean rinse to assure satisfactory results with our finish.
What effect will puppy pee have on a hardwood floor protected by Quick Shine??
Hi Kristi,
If a dog has an accident on the floor with a coat of our Finish, you may notice a cloudy stain. If this occurs, you can spot treat the affected areas with ammonia and HOT water. Apply solution, let sit 1-2 minutes and wipe away. Once the area is clean and dry, simply reapply a new coat to blend and even out the appearance of your floor again.
I live in the country and have a large dog and have a lot of sand around us. Can I use plain water several times a week to clean the dirt and sand off with out damaging the shine?
Hi Carol,
Yes, plain water or a pH neutral cleaner is great for everyday cleaning. It is important however to wait several days after applying a new coat of finish before cleaning.
Can you tell where I went wrong. My finish looks spotty in some areas; like dry skin. Help me please.
thank you
Hi Jennifer,
Quick Shine Floor Finish may be reacting with a residue on your floors as it sounds like it performed properly in some other areas. We recommend spot treating or removing the Finish from your floors and starting fresh with Quick Shine Deep Cleaner. Once the floor is clean and dry, simply reapply for an even appearance.
I clean houses and they want me to use quick shine floor finish every two weeks. Will that hurt the floors to do it that often. Will it build up and if it does how do I strip it to get back to original floor surface.
Hi Theresa,
We recommend applying Quick Shine Floor Finish every 2-6 months when needed. Maintain the shine every two weeks with Quick Shine Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner. This pH-neutral cleaner will not remove the finish and will clean the floor surface enhancing the shine with every clean.
The dried floor luster hardens on the mop pad, how do we clean the hardened luster off the application mop?
Hi Steve,
You can soak your mop pad in a mixture of 1 cup Ammonia and 1/2 gallon of HOT water for 30-45 minutes and rinse clear. This should dissolve the hardened finish and soften the fibers of your mop again.
Just did my first quick shine, love it, but now I’m already worried about the future…two questions – Refresh it every 2-4 months, but do I just reapply over the existing polish or do I deep clean? If reapply over the Polish then How often is it recommended to strip all together using your deep clean?
You can reapply over existing applications every 2-6 months when needed. Deep Clean every few years.
Can i use quick shine multi floor finish on unsealed stone with unsealed cement groute?
Hi Mike,
Quick Shine is a water based polish designed for use on sealed hard surface floors. You can use it on your unsealed stone and cement grout but multiple coats may be required to achieve a high gloss shine on your floors.
I have LVP floor that I was about to replace as it is badly scratched in areas. I tried your Pure Wax in a few areas and am so impressed with the results!
My questions:
Which product should I use as a cleaner for regular mopping?
How often will I need to re apply Pure Wax?
Would your Luster or MultiSurface Finish product work as well as the wax?
THANKS IN ADVANCE!
Hi Kathy,
Pure Wax is a great product for LVP floors. We recommend using Quick Shine® Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner (blue label) to maintain the shine. This product is available at Walmart, The Home Depot and Amazon. Generally, you should only have to apply Pure Wax every 2-6 months when needed. 😊
Where can I purchase Quick Shine in our area. Walmart doesnt carry it. I have used it for a couple of years and it is great. We live in Florida, 33809 area.
Dollar General or The Home Depot carry Quick Shine products in your area.
Hi, I have used the quick shine on all of my floors. I read you just dust them with a dry flat mop. Do I have to do or use something else to keep them clean?
Hi Karen,
You can also gently clean them when needed with Quick Shine Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner as it is compatible.