30+ years on Florida's Gulf Coast
Brooksville to Naples and everywhere in between on Florida's Gulf Coast
Polk County · Central Florida
Historic-home floors, hard-water staining and exterior washing across Polk County.
Lakeland is our inland market and the problems are genuinely different from the coast. There is no beach sand here — instead we deal with well water, iron and mineral staining, clay and phosphate dust, and pollen from the oak canopy that coats every exterior surface each spring.
Where we work in Lakeland
Polk County is scheduled together, so Winter Haven, Bartow and Auburndale go on the same trip as Lakeland.
Lakeland ZIP codes we service: 33801, 33803, 33805, 33809, 33810, 33811, 33812, 33813, 33815
The housing mix runs from the 1920s craftsman and Mediterranean homes around Lake Morton and Dixieland — hardwood, terrazzo, original tile — to newer builds in South Lakeland and out toward Auburndale with large-format porcelain.
Step 1 — coverage
Local conditions
Different market, different problem. Here's what we run into in Polk County specifically.
Outside city limits most homes are on a well. Iron in the water leaves orange staining on showers, tile and driveways that ordinary cleaners will not touch — it needs a reducing agent, not bleach. Bleach actually sets some rust stains, which is why DIY attempts often make it worse.
Lakeland's tree canopy is an asset and a maintenance problem. Shaded north-facing driveways, pavers and sidewalks stay damp and grow algae year-round, and spring pollen loads every screen and lanai. Annual soft washing is the realistic cycle here.
The Lake Morton and Dixieland districts have floors worth protecting: heart pine and oak hardwood, terrazzo, and 1920s ceramic. Hardwood refinishing runs $3.00–$6.50 per square foot and terrazzo $3.50–$6.50 — both far cheaper than losing an original floor.
Services
Every service links to a page with the local detail, process and pricing for this area.
Mineral and rust stain removal, grout color sealing, terrazzo and original ceramic restoration.
Grout & Tile details →
Family homes, student rentals near Florida Southern, pet odor and clay-soil traffic lanes.
Carpet & Upholstery details →
Shaded drives, pollen-loaded lanais, pool decks and paver walks — soft washed and re-sealed.
Pressure Washing details →
Case studies
Actual floors we restored in and around Lakeland — the problem, what we did and how it finished.
BEFORE / AFTERBradenton, FL
They made floors that I thought needed replacing look brand new.
BEFORE / AFTERLakewood Ranch, FL
BEFORE / AFTERSarasota, FL
BEFORE / AFTERVenice, FL
Proof
Lakeland tile with well-water staining — drag to compare
BEFOREAFTERPricing
Real job sizes from this market with the range we quote from. Every price is confirmed flat on site before we start.
| Typical job | Size | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tile & grout with rust treatment | 500 sq ft | $625 – $1,000 | Iron stain treatment included where needed. |
| Hardwood refinishing, living + dining | 500 sq ft | $1,500 – $3,250 | $3.00–$6.50/sq ft depending on condition. |
| Terrazzo restoration | 450 sq ft | $1,575 – $2,925 | Grind, hone, polish, seal. |
| Driveway & walkway soft wash | 900 sq ft | $315 – $450 | $150 minimum on exterior work. |
Tile and grout $1.25–$2.00 per square foot, hardwood refinishing $3.00–$6.50, terrazzo $3.50–$6.50, pressure washing $0.35–$0.50 with a $150 minimum. Heavy iron staining is quoted after we see it — we won't guess at it over the phone.
FAQ
No, and it can set them. Iron staining needs an oxalic or reducing-agent treatment applied to the surface and rinsed properly. It's a different product and process from mildew removal, though we often do both in the same visit.
Yes — sanding and refinishing runs $3.00–$6.50 per square foot depending on the species, existing finish and how much damage has to come out. Historic heart pine gets a lighter, more careful cut than modern oak.
About once a year, sometimes more on a north-facing or heavily canopied lot. Shade plus damp is exactly what algae wants, so shaded surfaces come back faster than sunny ones.
No. Polk County — Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow and Auburndale — is a regular part of our route between Tampa and the coast.
Yes. Mineral scale is dissolved with the mildest effective product for the surface. On natural stone showers we avoid acids entirely and use a mechanical approach instead.
Service area
The Cleaning Solution LLC has worked the Gulf Coast for 30+ years — Brooksville to Naples and everywhere in between on Florida's Gulf Coast.
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Call 941-592-2667 or send a few photos of the floor and we'll get you a flat price.