Stain Lifters deep cleans luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and laminate floors for homes and businesses in Winter Garden, Orlando and West Orange County. We remove the haze, grime and residue that everyday mopping leaves in the textured surface, with pricing starting at 60¢ per square foot.

Why vinyl floors are harder to clean than they look

Luxury vinyl plank has become one of the most popular floors in Central Florida — in new construction, remodels and rentals alike. It’s durable and water-resistant, and it’s marketed as low-maintenance. But while vinyl is known for being durable, it can be difficult to get properly cleaned.

Most LVP has a textured, wood-grain surface. That texture traps dirt, and every mop pass leaves a little residue from the cleaner behind. After a while the floor looks dull, streaky or sticky no matter how often you mop. Laminate has the same problem, plus a wood-fiber core that can swell if too much water gets into the seams.

Our vinyl and laminate cleaning process

Identify the floor. Vinyl and laminate look similar but need different amounts of moisture. We check which one you have before we start.
Remove loose dirt and grit.
Apply a floor-safe cleaner to break down residue and grime in the textured surface. We use an alkaline cleaner.
Scrub and extract. We scrub the floor with a CRB (counter-rotating brush) machine. The dirty solution is removed, not left to dry back on the floor.
Dry finish. We leave the floor clean and dry, without the film that causes haze.

Common vinyl and laminate problems we fix

Dull or cloudy floors that won’t shine after mopping
Sticky residue from store-bought cleaners
Dirt packed into the grain texture and bevels between planks
Grimy traffic lanes through kitchens and hallways

Some problems can’t be cleaned away — deep scratches, peeling wear layers, or planks that have swelled from water damage. If we see those, we’ll tell you up front. If you have a leak or flooding on your floors right now, see our 24/7 water damage service.

How much does vinyl and laminate cleaning cost?

Vinyl and laminate floor cleaning starts at 60¢ per square foot. Every job has a $150 minimum, and you can combine services to reach it.

Your price is based on square footage and the condition of the floor. We confirm it before any work begins.

How to prepare

Clear rugs, mats and small items from the floor.
Let us know what products you’ve been using to clean the floor.
If you know the brand of your flooring, tell us — it helps us follow the manufacturer’s care guidelines.

Why Stain Lifters

We’re a local, family-owned company based in Winter Garden. Steve Hummel has seen just about every type of floor in Central Florida homes since 2004, and we’re licensed and insured. We’ll give you an honest price and do the job right the first time.

Homes with LVP often have tile in the bathrooms and carpet in the bedrooms — we clean tile and grout and carpet too. For real hardwood, see wood floor cleaning. We serve Horizon West, Winter Garden, Minneola and nearby communities.