Cost Guide · Wood Floors
Wood Floor Cleaning Cost in Los Angeles (2026):Prices per Sq Ft
Wood floor cleaning runs about $0.40–$0.80 per sq ft for a maintenance clean, and up to $1.30 per sq ft for a full deep clean & neutralize. Here’s each service level, priced.
| Service level | Per sq ft | 2,500 sq ft home |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance cleanpH-neutral clean with a soft pad — routine upkeep | $0.40–$0.80 | $1,000–$1,500 |
| Deep clean & neutralizeTwo-step degrease and neutralizing rinse — lifts years of buildup | $0.80–$1.30 | $2,000–$2,500 |
| Deep clean + recoatAdds a fresh acrylic or polyurethane protective finish | $1.00–$1.85 | $2,500–$3,500 |
How hardwood floor cleaning is priced:Per square foot
Wood floor cleaning is generally priced per square foot, with the rate driven by which service level you need, the floor's finish, and its condition. A light maintenance clean is at the low end; a deep clean with a recoat is the most involved. A service minimum applies to smaller areas.
The three service levels:Maintenance clean, deep clean, recoat
- Maintenance clean — a pH-neutral cleaner and soft pad or brush for routine upkeep; the most affordable option.
- Deep clean & neutralize — a wood-floor degreaser plus a neutralizing rinse (a two-step process) that removes years of buildup; mid-range.
- Deep clean + recoat — everything above, plus a fresh protective coat of acrylic or polyurethane; the top end, and where dull floors are truly restored.
How much does hardwood floor cleaning cost? Typical ranges (2026)
As a rough guide in the Los Angeles area, a maintenance clean runs about $0.40–$0.80 per square foot, a deep clean & neutralize around $0.80–$1.30, and a deep clean with a recoat roughly $1.00–$1.85 depending on the coating. A whole-home wood floor project commonly lands anywhere from a few hundred dollars for a clean to $2,000+ for a large home with a full recoat.
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Acrylic vs. polyurethane recoat cost
If you recoat, the coating choice moves the price. Acrylic is more economical and cures faster — a great refresh. Polyurethane costs more but delivers a more durable, higher-quality finish that lasts longer. The right choice depends on your floor and how hard it's used; our guide on fine hardwood & finish care covers the trade-offs. Note this is cleaning and recoating — not a full sand-and-refinish, which is a separate, costlier trade.
Getting a wood floor cleaning quote
Because price tracks the area, service level, finish, and coating, the most accurate figure comes from a short description of your floors. For comparison with other cleaning, see house cleaning cost in Los Angeles.
Published ranges like the ones above are rare locally: in our 2026 price-transparency study, only 4 of 46 established Los Angeles and Ventura County cleaning companies posted any rates at all.
Quick answers:Wood floor cleaning cost
How much does wood floor cleaning cost?
A routine pH-neutral maintenance clean runs about $0.40–$0.80 per square foot. A deep clean and neutralize — a two-step degrease that lifts years of buildup — runs higher. As a real example, a 550 sq ft area given a finish-safe deep clean was quoted at $715, or about $1.30 per square foot, because a deep clean restores clarity a maintenance pass can’t.
How much does it cost to recoat wood floors?
A protective recoat is priced by finish and area. For a 550 sq ft floor, a polyurethane recoat runs about $285 (the most durable, best for high-traffic homes and rentals) and an acrylic recoat about $130 (a lower-cost seasonal refresh). A recoat protects the wood between deep cleans.
What is the difference between cleaning and refinishing a wood floor?
Cleaning — even a deep clean — lifts grime and restores the existing finish’s clarity. Refinishing sands the wood down to bare timber and applies a new finish, which is a much larger, costlier job. A deep clean plus a protective recoat is the middle path: it restores shine and adds protection without full refinishing.
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