Commercial Flooring Maintenance 101
Flooring maintenance is a vital part of keeping your commercial floors looking new and avoiding safety hazards. Commercial areas tend to be high-traffic and can accumulate dirt and grime much quicker, meaning they need to be cleaned thoroughly – and more frequently – to avoid wear. Commercial flooring maintenance not only enhances the appearance of floors but also provides a safer environment for employees and customers. In this blog post, we will discuss flooring maintenance and the different ways a good maintenance program will help protect your flooring investment from damage.
The best and easiest way to keep flooring clean is to establish a regular cleaning routine. This often consists of daily sweeping and mopping with cleaning agents recommended by the floor covering manufacturer. For example, if your commercial space has carpet tiles, vacuuming them every day will remove dirt and debris, keeping the carpet tiles looking new longer. If your commercial space has LVT, sweeping and wet mopping with a proper LVT cleaner will help prevent the buildup of dirt and damage to the wear layer. A deeper cleaning, like steam cleaning, polishing and sealing will further delay wear, taking care to follow the floor covering manufacturer’s recommendations to protect your warranty. An additional recommended approach to keeping your commercial floors in good shape for longer is to clean up spills and stain-causing materials immediately. Also, conduct necessary repairs as soon as possible to prevent more significant issues from developing.
Along with cleaning maintenance, you can also use floor mats as a method of preventative maintenance to preserve and protect your commercial flooring. Utilizing floor mats at entrances and other high-traffic areas (like hallways) is a great way to prevent early wear and lessen the amount of dirt and moisture damage over time.
Commercial flooring maintenance not only upholds the appearance of your floors but also enhances safety and functionality. It is always smart business to protect your commercial floor coverings. Using these maintenance methods will keep your floors looking fresh and new for many years to come.