Hardwood does not usually look tired because it is dirty. It looks tired because thousands of micro-scratches in the polyurethane finish are scattering light instead of reflecting it. Bona Hardwood Floor Polish fills those micro-scratches with a thin protective layer that evens out the surface and brings back a high-gloss reflection, without sanding, screening or recoating. One 32 ounce bottle covers about 500 square feet.
Use Cases
- Refreshing a dulled living area or hallway between professional recoats, where traffic lanes have gone flat.
- Evening out a patchy-looking floor, since the polish layer levels the way light reads across worn and unworn areas.
- Adding a sacrificial wear layer so future scuffs land in the polish rather than in the polyurethane itself.
- Prepping a home for showing or a rental turn, where a same-day gloss improvement matters more than a full refinish.
Specifications
- Part number: WP510051002
- Volume: 32 fl oz
- Coverage: Approximately 500 sq ft per bottle
- Sheen: High gloss
- For use on: Unwaxed, unoiled, polyurethane-finished wood floors
- Reapplication: Every 2 to 4 months in normal traffic, up to 6 months in light traffic
Frequently asked questions
What floors is this safe on?
Unwaxed, unoiled wood floors with a polyurethane finish. It is not for waxed floors, oiled or penetrating-finish floors, or unsealed wood. If you are not sure which finish you have, test a hidden area first.
How do I avoid streaks?
Streaking almost always traces to three things: applying over a floor that was not fully clean and dry, applying too thick, or working with a pad that already has cleaner in it. Clean first, let the floor dry completely, use a dedicated applicator pad, and spread thin even coats.
How often should I apply it?
Every 2 to 4 months keeps a normal household floor looking its best. Lighter traffic can stretch to 6 months. More often is not better - polish builds up if reapplied too frequently.
How long before I can walk on it?
Let the coat dry to the touch before light foot traffic, and keep rugs and furniture off longer than that so nothing prints into a soft film. Good airflow shortens the wait.
Can I remove it later if I do not like the result?
Yes. Bona makes a polish remover for exactly that situation, which lets you strip back the polish layer without touching the polyurethane underneath.
Does high gloss make scratches more visible?
A glossier surface does show imperfections more readily than a matte one. If your floor has deep scratches rather than micro-scratches, the low gloss version often reads better.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer for the commercial cleaning brands we carry, with US-based product support from people who use this equipment. If you are unsure which part matches your machine, send us the model or serial number and we will confirm the fit before you order.
