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!
Hi, I love your floor finish. I have used it for several years. I just had my kitchen and bathroom floors replaced with ceramic tile with grout lines. The contractor told me that the newer grouts do not need to be sealed. I told him I thought Floor Finish would be a good material to apply to the whole surface (both grout and ceramic tiles). He said that the floor should be given at least a week, perhaps more before applying any material to allow for curing of the grout (and mortar, I suppose). Please let me have your thoughts on my plan to apply Floor Finish and the timing thereof.
Thanks.
Hi John,
It is important to allow full cure time before applying our Finish on the surface of your tile and grout to avoid hazing the Finish. If moisture gets trapped under our Finish it will cause a cloudy appearance. Once your tile and grout has fully cured (per contractor suggested time) we recommend damp mopping your floors with water to remove any residue left behind. Once the floor is clean and dry, simply squirt and spread the Finish working in small sections of the floor at a time. Additional coats are recommended on tile for an even application. Please let us know if you have additional questions by contacting customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
Can I use the quick shine finish every week? I’m not clear if I can use weekly. It looks great when applied weekly. I mop the floor every week with Bona then apply the shine. It looks amazing but I worry about a build up. I love the product. As a second question should I use something special to remove the build up.
Hi Sonja,
We do not recommend applying our Finish on a weekly basis as over time it can develop a buildup. General rule of thumb is to allow 2-6 months in between applications to allow foot traffic to slowly wear down the Finish. Maintain the floor by cleaning periodically with Quick Shine Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner. Our Quick Shine Deep Cleaner will safely remove our Finish if you ever decide to remove it and start fresh in the future. If you have additional questions, please contact 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
I want to remove quick shine on tiles and re do them over
Hi Robert,
We recommend removing our finish by diluting 1 cup of Quick Shine Deep Cleaner with 1/2 gallon of HOT water. Apply solution and let sit 3-5 minutes before mopping away. Once the area is clean and dry, reapply a new coat of finish on the floor.
Can you use Holloway quick shine to restore the finish on a Formica table top?
Hi Cherry,
Although Quick Shine was specifically developed for floors, many consumers have used Quick Shine to restore the shine to table tops, counters, floors, etc. If you have additional questions, please contact 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
How many coats of the floor luster should I use on my oak floors?
Hi Patrick,
We recommend applying 2 coats of Quick Shine Hardwood Floor Luster to your oak floors for added durability and shine. The more coats you add, the higher the shine. We do not recommend applying more than 3 coats in one day to prevent the Luster from “biting” into the finish. For more information, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
I use Quick shine on my new wood floors and it left a cloudy dull look. What can I do to get the shine back.
Hi Newanda,
Thank you for reaching out to us regarding your floors. If Quick Shine Floor Finish did not adhere and cure properly to your floor, you can safely remove it with our Quick Shine Deep Cleaner. This product was specifically developed to safely remove our Finish from sealed floors including hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl and stone. Simply dilute our Deep Cleaner with HOT water and mop solution over a 5′ area, let sit 2-3 minutes and mop away. Finish with a clean water rinse. Once the area is clean and dry, you can reapply Quick Shine Finish. If you have additional questions, please contact 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
I need to remove this product from tile floors I cleaned for a client. She said it looks as tho something was spilled in random places throughout the home. She informed me the product contained wax. I really need to fix this because she is a weekly client. It is ceramic tile with a wood design on the tile. Thanks.
Hi Traci,
Thank you for reaching out to us. You can safely remove our Finish from your client’s tile floors with Quick Shine Deep Cleaner. Simply apply solution to the area, allow solution to sit for 3-4 minutes and mop away. Once the floor is clean and dry, you can reapply our Finish to achieve the WOW Factor once again. For additional assistance, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
SAME thing here Traci! Nowhere on the bottle does it say it’s wax or that you should only apply every 2-6 months. I had to order a $30 bottle of the deep clean and now I am going to have to spend extra time at the salon I clean as they specified they didn’t want me to use wax but it turns out I have been! Hoping I don’t lose clients over this.
Hi Leslie,
We are sorry to hear that you have developed a buildup on your clients floors. Our bottle states to maintain the shine by periodically cleaning with Quick Shine Cleaner. Unfortunately over using the Finish can result in a buildup as foot traffic cannot wear down the shine quickly. Our Quick Shine Deep Cleaner will liquefy the layers of Finish and bring the floors back to the original factory finish so you can start fresh again. If you need additional assistance, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
How often should you apply quick shine Floor finish
Hi Merita,
General rule of thumb is to allow 2-6 months in between applications to allow foot traffic to slowly wear down the Finish. Maintain the floor by cleaning periodically with Quick Shine Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner. Our Quick Shine Deep Cleaner will safely remove our Finish if you ever decide to remove it and start fresh in the future. If you have additional questions, please contact 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
Can I apply quick shine multi-surface floor finish on my granite wall tiles on my shower? Is it water proof? And, will it maintain its seal-gloss shine.
If not does Quik Shine make a product for granite shower walls that I can apply?
Hi Raymond. Unfortunately, we do not recommend applying Quick Shine in shower areas where water will be in direct contact consistently. This can compromise the shine. We do not formulate products for wet environments at this time.
Hi.nowhere on the bottle does it say how much of the quick
Shine floor shiner. I dont know if im using too much. But im doing a big area and im going through it pretty quickly
Hi Angelique,
Thank you for reaching out to us. If you have the 27 oz. bottle, simply squirt the Finish out in an “S” pattern. The squirt top will provide enough product to distribute on a section of the floor. Our 64 oz. bottle will need to be gently poured to the floor. You can spread the Finish over a 5′ area and proceed to the next section and repeat. Our 27 oz. bottle covers 500 sq. ft. and our 64 oz. bottle covers 1200 sq. ft. For additional questions, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
I’ve used your product, but it is too shiney to match the original matte flooring
Do u have a product that protects but is .atte?
Hi Dale, Quick Shine Hardwood Floor Luster will produce a softer shine compared to our Multi-Surface Finish as it contains natural, plant-based Carnauba wax. It is compatible to apply over existing coats of our Finish. For more information, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
I accidentally applied Quick Shine Hardwood Floor Luster to my bathroom tile floor and now it has a white haze I can’t get off. I tried water and Fabuloso. Any recommendations on how to get the white haze off?
Hi Dryw,
You can safely remove our Finish with Quick Shine Deep Cleaner. This product is only available online at this time. Another alternative is 1 cup of ammonia to 1/2 gallon of HOT water. Mop solution on floor and allow to sit for 3-4 minutes before mopping away. This method has also worked for consumers needing a quick fix. For additional questions, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
I have one area that is streaky or milky. How do I fix it?
Hi Lisa,
You can remedy the area a few ways. If the Finish turned milky with your first coat, there may have been residue preventing a good adhesion in that area. You will want to remove the Finish in that area with a mixture of ammonia and HOT water. Once the area is clean and dry, simply reapply our Finish to that area again for an even shine. If you applied a second coat and noticed the milky appearance, allow that area to dry over night and apply more Finish to that one area the next day. This will draw out the moisture in most cases. For additional questions, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
I love your product in my floors look great, however, my brand new mop head that I used to spread it is now hard as a rock and pretty much unusable.
I rinsed it when I was done in warm water but it still dried hard as a rock and I have tried soaking it in Dawn in warm water to try to get it out but it’s not working. I thought of putting it in the washing machine but I’m afraid it will break my washing machine!
So how do I remove this from my mop head? As I said, it is a brand new microfiber mop head and I really don’t want to have to throw it out.
Hi Carol,
We recommend soaking the pad in a mixture of ammonia and HOT water for 30-45 minutes and rinse with clean water. The ammonia solution should liquefy the Finish and soften the fibers again. This method has worked for many consumers. If you need additional assistance, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
Can Quick Shine floor luster be used on a butcher block table?
Hi,
We do not recommend using our Quick Shine Hardwood Floor Luster on a butcher block table. You can try our Holloway House Lemon Oil on your table to nourish and protect the wood. Our Luster is for sealed hardwood floors. If you need more information about our Lemon Oil, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help.
Is the deep cleaner safe to use on vynl plank flooring. Also will it remove three coats of the floor finish at once or will I have to use it a few times.before refinishing?
Hi Jared,
Yes, our Quick Shine Deep Cleaner is safe to use on vinyl plank flooring. Simply apply solution to the area, allow solution to sit for 3-4 minutes and mop away. Once the floor is clean and dry, you can reapply our Finish to achieve the WOW Factor once again. With just a few layers of Finish on the floor, the Finish should liquefy quickly and should not need to be repeated. For additional assistance, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
I love Quick Shine- the product is great. I used the applicator pad but now the pad is super hard. I washed the pad in hot water and that did not work. Any suggestions on how I can reuse the cloth pad?
Hi Jared,
We recommend soaking the pad in a mixture of ammonia and HOT water for 30-45 minutes and rinse with clean water. The ammonia solution should liquefy the Finish and soften the fibers again. This method has worked for many consumers. If you need additional assistance, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
We installed a dark matte finish ceramic tile floor in our kitchen. When we wash the floor, we love the shiny look when it’s wet! Can we use Quick Shine Floor Finish to make the floors shiny? It works wonders on our vinyl flooring.
Hi David,
Yes, Quick Shine Floor Finish can also be used on ceramic tile to provide a protective shine. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. We are always happy to help!
Hi can the quick shine multi surface cleaner be used on any type of stone on the floor?
Thank you
Hi Lisa,
Yes, Quick Shine Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner is pH neutral and safe for any sealed hard surface flooring. Our Cleaners are ammonia free, alcohol free, formaldehyde free and paraben free. For more information please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
It it necessary to mop floors before applying Quick Shine Floor Finish.
Obtw I love this product. Beautiful shine.
Thanks
Hi Mary,
You want to start with a clean surface. It is recommended to first damp mop your floors with water to remove previous cleaning residue for best results. Once the floor is clean and dry, simply squirt and spread the finish for an instant shine!
I used your quick shine floor finish on old vinyl like you might find in a school. We don’t like how it looks. What is the best way to get it off? It’s been on the floor for 2 days.
Hi Jason,
You can safely remove our Finish from your vinyl floors with Quick Shine Deep Cleaner. Simply apply solution to the area, allow solution to sit for 3-4 minutes and mop away. Once the floor is clean and dry, you can reapply our Finish to achieve the WOW Factor once again. For additional assistance, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!
Ok this may be a silly question, do I use a wet or dry mop to use Quick Shine Floor Luster on my floors?
Hi David,
We recommend to lightly dampen the microfiber pad when you apply Quick Shine Hardwood Floor Luster. This prevents the finish from soaking right into the pad and providing an even application.
I have applied 3 coats of Quick Shine Floor Finish to a 40 year old linoleum floor and love the new shine. My question: I have a couple of places where I apparently missed mopping and now have something akin to splash drops but totally dry. I don’t want to strip and reapply. Is there any way to repair the finish, I.e., smooth out the splash marks? Thank you.
Hi Carolyn,
You can spot treat those few areas with a mixture of 3 tbsp. of ammonia and 1 cup of HOT water. Apply solution and allow it to sit 3-4 minutes before wiping away. Once the area is clean and dry, simply reapply Quick Shine Finish to that area and blend. It may take a few coats to even out the shine if you have 3 coats on the rest of the floor. For more information, please contact customer service at 800-255-1891. We are always happy to help!