If you've ever tried to get that perfect shine on your floor and ended up with a mess instead, you're not alone.

Many homeowners turn to products like Quick Shine, expecting a flawless finish, only to find their floors looking worse than before.

If Quick Shine ruined your floor, you’re probably wondering what went wrong.

In this post, I'll explain why this happens, and how to get your floors looking great again.

Is Quick Shine Bad For Floors?

Quick Shine products are supposed to make your floors look awesome and protect them.

But sometimes, things don't go as planned and cause problems - especially if not applied correctly or if they build up over time.

What To Do If Quick Shine Ruined Your Floor?

If Quick Shine ruined your floor, you can still fix it. You've got 3 options, and they depend on your situation and what kind of flooring you have.

For most floors, you can try Quick Shine Deep Cleaner.

This product is made by the same company specifically to get rid of all that Quick Shine safely.

If you've got hardwood or laminate, you might want to try an ammonia solution. Just remember, the amount of ammonia you use is different for each type of floor.

Now, if you've got hardwood floors with a really bad case of buildup, you might need to sand them.

That's kind of a last resort though, because you'll need to refinish the floors afterward.

How To Remove Quick Shine From Floors

Let me show you how to remove Quick Shine from floors using the Quick Shine deep cleaner:

#1 Get Everything Ready

First things first, let's get organized. You'll need:

Quick Shine Deep Cleaner
A big bucket
Hot water
Mop

If you've got a microfiber mop or a scrubber mop, that's perfect.

And make sure you've got plenty of clean water for rinsing.

Oh, and move all your furniture out of the way - you'll want lots of space to work. It's a good idea to open some windows or turn on fans too, because it might get a bit smelly.

#2 Apply Quick Shine Deep Cleaner

Now, let's mix up our cleaning solution. Put 1 cup of Quick Shine Deep Cleaner in your bucket with 1/2 gallon of hot water. If your floors are really bad, you can use up to 3 cups per gallon.

Here's a tip: work in small sections, like 5' x 5' areas.

This way, the cleaner won't dry out before you can work with it.

Use your mop to spread the cleaner all over each section. Don't be shy with it - you want the floor to be nice and wet.

#3 Let The Cleaner Sit

This part's all about waiting. Let that cleaner just sit there for a few minutes.

This gives the cleaner a chance to break down and emulsify the waxy residue left by Quick Shine products.

Usually, 5-10 minutes is good. But don’t let it DRY on the surface!

Keep an eye on it. If it starts to dry out, just spray a little warm water on it to keep it wet.

You don't want all that gunk sticking back to your floor!

#4 Agitate The Area

After the cleaner has had time to work, it's time to agitate the surface.

Use your mop or a soft scrubber pad to gently work the cleaner into the floor. Pay special attention to areas with visible buildup or dullness.

As you agitate, you should notice the finish turning into a milky white film - this is a sign that the emulsification process is working.

For particularly stubborn areas, you might need to apply a bit more pressure or spend extra time scrubbing. Just be careful not to damage your floor!

#5 Rinse

Now we've got to get all that gunk off your floor. Use clean, warm water and a fresh mop or cloth to rinse everything. You might need to do this a few times to get all the cleaner and residue off.

Don't forget the corners and edges - that stuff likes to hide there.

If you're cleaning a big area, you might need to change your rinse water a few times. You don't want to just spread dirty water around, right?

After you're done rinsing, you can use a dry microfiber cloth to soak up extra water and check if you missed any spots.

Also Read: Can you put cleaner in a steam mop?

#6 Repeat If Necessary

Sometimes, especially if you've been using Quick Shine for a long time, you might need to do this more than once.

Once your floor is dry, take a good look at it. Still see some cloudy spots or feel some waxy stuff? You'll need to do it again. Focus on those problem areas.

And you might need to use more of the Deep Cleaner on really tough spots.

Don't get discouraged if you need to do this a few times. It's better than trying something too harsh and damaging your floors.

Bottom Line

Quick Shine can sometimes ruin floors, but now you know how to fix it.

Remember to always test your cleaning solution on a small, hidden spot first. Different types of floors might need different care, so keep that in mind.

It might take some time and patience, but you can definitely overcome this Quick Shine situation!

Quick Shine Ruined My Floor! (Here’s What To Do)