Neutral Maintenance Clean
- pH-neutral, finish-safe cleaner
- Soft pad or soft hog-hair brush
- Lifts everyday dirt & residue
- No dulling film or wax buildup
Wood & Hardwood Floors · Clean · Restore · Protect
Wood Floor Cleaning Service
★ 4.6 across 82 Google reviews(805) 380-5586
$0.40–$0.80 per sq ft maintenance clean · $0.80–$1.30 deep clean & neutralize · recoat quoted separately.
pH-neutral clean with a soft pad, or two-step degrease and neutralizing rinse; optional acrylic or polyurethane recoat. Referred across all eight Maid VIP hubs, Thousand Oaks to Beverly Hills.
Vetted & Background-CheckedEvery Professional
Insured & BondedReferrals
Flat QuoteBefore the Visit
24-Hour Re-CleanIn Writing
The Scope
Hardwood floor cleaning service:What’s included
Mopping only skims the surface — and the wrong products dull or damage a wood finish. A proper wood floor service matches the method to your floor, from a gentle maintenance clean to a full deep-clean, neutralize, and recoat.
Deep Clean & Neutralize
- Wood-floor degreaser deep clean
- Neutralizing rinse — the two-step process
- Cuts through years of buildup
- Preps the floor for an even recoat
Optional Recoat
- Acrylic clear coat — economical & fast
- Polyurethane coat — durable, premium finish
- Restores sheen & protection
- Extends the life of your floors
Light Buff & Shine
- Light buff to revive the natural luster
- When a full recoat isn’t needed
- Freshens dull, tired floors
- A quick lift between deep cleans
The Difference
Professional hardwood floor cleaning vs. mopping
| What you get | Maid VIPVetted referral | Mop & Bucket Surface Only |
|---|---|---|
| Finish safety | pH-matched, finish-safe products | Water & vinegar can dull & damage |
| Built-up grime & residue | Degreased & neutralized | Smeared around |
| Dulling film & wax buildup | Removed, no buildup left | Soap & wax film accumulates |
| Recoat & protection | Acrylic or polyurethane option | Not an option |
| Shine restoration | Buffed or recoated | Temporary at best |
| Method matched to finish | Identified & matched first | One-size mopping |
| Cleaner vetting | Interview, references & background check | You do the work yourself |
| Insured & bonded | Insured & bonded referrals | None |
Who It's For
When to book wood floor cleaning or a recoat
Dull, Filmy Floors
Wood that looks hazy or dull no matter how often you mop.
High-Traffic & Pets
Busy homes where grime, wear, and fine scratches build up over time.
Before a Recoat
Deep-clean and neutralize aged floors, then recoat to protect them.
Move-In, Move-Out or Listing
Reset wood floors to a like-new baseline before the photos or the keys.
Why Maid VIP
Four-stage vetting, re-checked.
Maid VIP is a California domestic referral agency. Every independent professional is interviewed, reference-checked and background-screened, with general-liability insurance verified before and after the first visit. Work is done against an itemized checklist and backed by a written 24-hour re-clean. NDAs are available on request. Full methodology.
01
Vet
In-person interviews, references & background screening.
02
Match
Paired to your wood floor’s finish & condition.
03
Restore
Clean, neutralize, and recoat or buff as the floor needs.
04
Stand Behind
Insured, bonded referrals & a satisfaction re-clean.
Local Proof
What clients say.
★★★★★
Our hardwood had gone completely dull and filmy from years of the wrong cleaners. The deep clean and neutralize stripped all of that away, and the recoat brought back a beautiful, even sheen. The floors look ten years younger.
— Gregory M.
★★★★★
They matched the method to our engineered wood perfectly — no damage, no cloudiness, just clean floors that finally look cared for. The professional explained every step and the polyurethane finish is gorgeous.
— Alexandra P.
★★★★★
After a remodel our floors were grimy and scratched. They cleaned, neutralized, and did a light buff instead of pushing an expensive recoat we didn’t need. Honest, skilled, and the shine came right back.
— Daniel K.
Request a Quote
Tell us about your wood floors
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll prepare a custom quote for your home — no obligation, and no price until we’ve reviewed your details. We’ll reach out with your proposal shortly.
Call
(805) 380-5586
Replies
Typically within 1 business hour
Terms & scope
Wood floor cleaning terms, defined.
| Term | What it means at Maid VIP |
|---|---|
| Maintenance clean vs. deep clean | Maintenance: pH-neutral clean with a soft pad, $0.40–$0.80 per sq ft. Deep clean and neutralize: two-step degrease and rinse, $0.80–$1.30. Wood floor cleaning cost guide. |
| Recoat / refinish | A recoat adds a new wear layer without sanding (acrylic or polyurethane: which finish); refinishing sands to bare wood and is a flooring contractor's job: cleaning vs. refinishing. |
| Vinegar, dish soap, olive oil, baking soda | The common DIY products the guide warns against, and why: wood floor cleaning mistakes to avoid. |
| Cleaning machine / mop | Maintenance cleaning uses a soft pad and a nearly dry mop; the routine is in how to clean hardwood floors and how often to clean and recoat. |
| Solid, engineered, laminate | Solid and engineered hardwood are cleaned the same way; laminate is a different product and is cleaned as a hard surface in a standard clean: engineered vs. solid. |
| Scratches, water stains, dull finish | Diagnosis first: scratches, water damage, restoring shine. |
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Common Questions
Wood floor cleaning FAQ
How much does wood floor cleaning cost?
Wood floor cleaning is quote-based: price depends on the square footage, the finish, the floor’s condition, and whether you add a deep clean, neutralize, or recoat. You receive a fixed quote — price and estimated time — before anything is scheduled. See our wood floor cleaning cost guide for typical ranges.
What’s the difference between cleaning, deep cleaning, and recoating?
A maintenance clean uses a pH-neutral cleaner and a soft pad or brush for routine upkeep. A deep clean adds a wood-floor degreaser plus a neutralizing rinse — a two-step process that removes built-up grime. A recoat then adds a fresh protective layer (acrylic or polyurethane) over the cleaned floor. You can stop at any stage.
Acrylic or polyurethane recoat — which should I choose?
Acrylic is more economical and cures faster, making it a great refresh. Polyurethane costs more but gives a more durable, higher-quality finish that lasts longer. The professional will recommend the right option for your floor and how it’s used. Our guide on fine hardwood & finish care covers the trade-offs.
Do you sand and refinish floors?
No. This service cleans, deep-cleans, neutralizes, and recoats the finish you already have — it is not a full sand-and-refinish. If your floors need sanding down to bare wood, that’s a separate trade outside this service, and the professional will tell you if that’s the case.
Is it safe for my floor’s finish?
Yes. The wrong cleaners — vinegar, water, or all-purpose products — can dull or permanently damage wood. Our referred professionals identify the finish first and use pH-neutral, finish-appropriate products and methods accordingly.
Can you make dull, filmy floors shine again?
Usually, yes. Dulling is often built-up cleaner residue and film, which a deep clean and neutralize removes. From there, a light buff or a recoat restores the sheen — the professional will advise which your floors actually need rather than over-selling a recoat.
Pairs Well With
Related services.
Other cleaning the professionals Maid VIP refers often handle for the same homes.
Where We Refer
Hardwood floor cleaning in Oxnard, Ventura, Simi Valley, Woodland Hills and Los Angeles.
Oxnard and Oxnard Beach, Nyeland Acres, Bartolo Square, Hobson Park, Pleasant Valley Estates, Terrace Estates, Somis, Bardsdale and Meiners Oaks are served from the Camarillo office at (805) 380-5586; Simi Valley from Simi; Woodland Hills and the Valley from Woodland Hills.
Matched to vetted professionals across every hub we serve.
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