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Need to know facts about commercial floor cleaning Cleaning commercial VCT (Vinyl Composite Tile) and laminates Vinyl and laminate flooring continue to grow in popularity due to the many styles and colour options, ease of installation, as well as the durability. Some of these options are waterresistant and most are easy to clean. However, it is important to read the manufacturer directions as not all these types of flooring are waterresistant and exposure to water and steam can be damaging. Water and steam can loosen the adhesive or soak into the material and expand it, ruining the floor. Regular sweeping and light mopping is the best way to keep these floor types in good shape, and any spills should be addressed immediately and spot cleaned.
Cleaning commercial wooden floors Wood flooring in all its beautiful glory, can be difficult to maintain. This is because wood is porous and will absorb liquids. Water will stain and damage the wood, so keeping wood floors dry is priority number one! Always be sure to clean up spills immediately and spot clean any areas where soilage has happened.
In general, wood floors should be vacuumed daily and dry mopped with a soft dust mop to help extend the sheen. And, as always, be sure to use only wood flooring specific deep cleaner when it is time to work on that shine again.
Cleaning commercial tile floors Tile flooring can be tricky due to the use of grout. While the tiles themselves are relatively easy to clean, grout takes a little more care. Therefore, it is particularly important to keep tile floors routinely cleaned and regular maintenance will result in less staining. For commercial settings, using a walk-behind or ride-on floor cleaning machine will do the trick. These machines scrub the floor using a combination of water and a commercial grade floor cleaning solution. However, the reality of tiled floors is that the grout is not level with the tiles, thus the grouting can be left uncleaned during the process. It is therefore imperative to do adequate research regarding the appropriate brush for the job, as well as to determine the correct amount of pad pressure necessary to get the job done.
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Cleaning commercial concrete floors Concrete flooring can be porous and should be treated with a commercial finishing treatment to help stop staining. To begin, the floor should be swept thoroughly to make sure debris is completely removed. It can be helpful to use a commercial floor sweeper to speed up this process and, depending on the size and frequency of the job, you may eventually have to use a rideon sweeper. A crucial component of this is choosing the correct brush for the head of the machine. For concrete flooring you’ll want to use the appropriate bristles for the job that also work to clean and accommodate the porous nature of concrete. Once the dirt and debris have been completely removed from the space, using a commercial scrubber, again with the appropriate brush, is beneficial in helping to lift stains or harder-to-clean areas of the floor. Using a sound all-purpose cleaner can be a safe way to finish cleaning the concrete floor but, as with all cleaning products, be sure to read the manufacturer’s label and follow the directions. Source: www.icerobo.com
