Floor Stripping and Waxing in the Twin Cities

Floors That Look Like the Day They Were Installed

Hard Floor Restoration

When Mopping Isn't Enough Anymore

High-traffic hard floors take a beating. Over time, layers of old wax build up, trap dirt, and turn even a well-maintained floor dull and scuffed. Floor stripping and waxing removes all of that, down to the bare surface, and replaces it with fresh, even coats that protect the floor and bring back the shine that routine cleaning can’t restore on its own.

At Divine Shine Cleaning, our certified professional crews have spent 8 years caring for Twin Cities facilities the way a luxury service should: with attention to detail, the right products for each floor type, and a finished result that speaks for itself. With 200+ five-star reviews behind us, we know what a transformed floor looks like, and we make sure yours gets there.

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Why It Matters

Floor Stripping and Waxing in the Twin Cities: What Your Floors Are Telling You

Your floors communicate the standard of your facility before a single conversation happens. Here's how to know when stripping and waxing is exactly what they need, and why getting it right protects more than just appearances.

Signs Your Floors Are Ready for a Stripping and Waxing Service

A yellow or gray tint that won’t clean off: This is old wax that’s been burnished, contaminated, and built up over multiple applications. Mopping moves it around; it takes a full strip to remove it.
Scuff marks and scratches that are embedded, not surface-level: When marks survive mopping and even scrubbing, they’re sitting inside the wax layer, not on top of it. A fresh coat of wax won’t cover them; stripping down and starting clean will.
Dull, flat finish even right after cleaning: If the shine disappears within hours of mopping, the wax is spent. Fresh, properly applied coats restore reflectivity and hold it between service visits.
Floors that feel sticky or uneven underfoot: This usually means wax has built up unevenly across the surface, which happens when new coats go over old ones too many times without a proper strip.

Why Regular Stripping and Waxing Is an Investment, Not Just a Cleanup

It extends the life of the floor itself: Hard floors are a significant asset. A proper maintenance cycle (strip, seal, wax, maintain) keeps the surface protected from foot traffic, moisture, and grit that would otherwise wear through the finish and damage the floor underneath.
It keeps your facility’s first impression consistent: Lobbies, hallways, and common areas set the tone for everyone who walks through. A freshly waxed floor signals care and professionalism in a way that no amount of routine mopping can replicate.
It makes routine cleaning faster and more effective: A smooth, sealed wax surface doesn’t hold onto dirt the way a degraded one does. Your day-to-day janitorial work goes further when the floor underneath it is properly maintained.

Our Process

How We Strip and Wax Your Floors the Right Way

Step One Walk-Through and Floor Assessment

We start by assessing the floor type, current wax condition, and traffic patterns in your space. This tells us which stripping solution and wax product are right for your specific floor, so nothing gets damaged and every coat performs the way it should.

Step Two Full Strip Down to the Bare Surface

We apply a professional-grade stripping solution and use floor machines to lift every layer of old wax completely. No shortcuts, no buffing over the problem. The floor is thoroughly rinsed and neutralized before anything new goes on.

Step Three Sealer Application

Once the floor is clean and dry, we apply a base sealer to protect the floor's surface and give the wax coats a proper foundation. This step is what makes the finished wax last, and it's what separates a thorough job from a quick-turnaround one.

Step Four Multiple Wax Coats, Applied in Sequence

We apply wax in multiple thin coats, allowing each one to dry fully before the next goes down. This builds an even, durable finish rather than a thick, uneven layer that will yellow and peel ahead of schedule.

Step Five Final Inspection and Walkthrough with You

Before we consider the job done, we walk the space with you to confirm the finish meets your standard. We also review a maintenance schedule so your floors stay looking this way between full strip-and-wax services.

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How We Strip and Wax Your Floors the Right Way

Why Choose Divine Shine

Certified, Confidential Cleaning For The Twin Cities

A lot of cleaning companies are only as good as whoever shows up that day. At Divine Shine, every crew member is a certified cleaning professional, trained in a room-by-room process that covers exactly what your property requires: high-touch surfaces, detail areas, the corners that prove we're paying attention. Plus our industry leading, NDA-backed client agreement, ensures you can feel comfortable and confident week after week. That consistency is what earns you a home that feels genuinely cared for, and keeps us coming back.

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How do I find a floor stripping and waxing company I can trust?

Look for licensed, insured crews who are background-checked and show up in uniform. Ask whether they give you a written scope of work before the job starts, one that spells out exactly what gets stripped, sealed, and waxed, so you can hold the results to a real standard. A company worth trusting will also have a clear point of contact for questions and a quality inspection process built into the service, not something you have to ask for. Divine Shine checks every one of those boxes, and 200+ five-star reviews from Twin Cities clients back that up.

How often should floors be stripped and waxed?

It depends on the floor type and how much foot traffic the space handles. A busy lobby or school hallway may need a full strip and wax two to three times a year. A lower-traffic office might go longer between full services with regular buffing in between. We’ll walk your space and recommend a maintenance schedule that fits your facility and keeps the floor protected year-round.

Will stripping and waxing damage my floors?

Not when it’s done correctly. The key is matching the stripping solution and wax product to your specific floor type, and neutralizing the floor thoroughly after stripping before anything else goes on. Our certified crews are trained to assess each floor before they start, so the process protects the surface rather than stressing it.

How much does floor stripping and waxing cost?

Pricing is built around your facility: the square footage being serviced, the current condition of the floor, the number of wax coats needed, and how frequently you want the service scheduled. There’s no one-size number because a proper job is scoped to your specific space. Reach out and we’ll walk through your facility and give you a clear, custom quote.

Can you strip and wax floors while my business is open?

In most cases, yes, though the timing depends on the layout of your space and how much foot traffic moves through it. We can often section off areas and work in phases so your operations aren’t interrupted. We’ll talk through the scheduling options that make the most sense for your facility before the job begins.

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Serving the Twin Cities

Professional Floor Stripping and Waxing Across the Twin Cities Metro

Crystal
Golden Valley
St. Louis Park
Wayzata
Robbinsdale
Medina
Hopkins
Minneapolis
New Hope
Brooklyn Center
St. Paul
Brooklyn Park
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