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 water-resistant and most are easy to clean.

However, it is important to read the manufacturer directions as not all these types of flooring are water-resistant 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.

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 ride-on 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.

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NEW BRAND OFFERING FROM GCE

Greg Venter - MD, Goscor Cleaning Equipment

Goscor Cleaning Equipment (GCE) now offers the IPC brand – the latest addition of professional cleaning equipment to the company’s product offering.

One supplier for two brands

The Tennant-owned company manufactures their products in Italy and offers an affordable value line, delivering award-winning environmental cleaning equipment solutions.

“Tennant is a world leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing solutions that empower customers to achieve quality cleaning performance, significantly reduce their environmental impact and help create a cleaner, safer, healthier world. Its products include equipment for maintaining surfaces in industrial, commercial and outdoor environments; detergent-free and other sustainable cleaning technologies,” says GCE MD Greg Venter.

Since 1984, Goscor Cleaning Equipment (GCE), part of the Goscor Group of Companies, has prided itself in providing its customers with the ultimate cleaning solution from a wide range of quality world-class brands to suit almost every cleaning application. The company has been supplying the renowned Tennant brand of cleaning equipment since its inception, enabling the company to grow into one of the leading commercial and industrial cleaning companies in Southern Africa today.

Adding another world-leading brand to their range of quality commercial and industrial cleaning equipment bolsters GCE’s reputation for reliability and performance. While the IPC brand is not new to the South African market, GCE was the clear choice as the distributor of both brands (Tennant as well as IPC) thanks to the company’s stock holding, service capabilities and back-up support.

“IPC manufactures small- to mid-sized commercial cleaning machines and equipment, including floor sweepers and scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, high-pressure washers, and related aftermarket parts and services. IPC was acquired by the Tennant Company in 2018, thereby expanding Tennant’s own product portfolio to cleaning tools and supplies, such as multi-purpose cleaning trolleys, window-washing systems, antibacterial microfiber mops and cloths, and a wide array of consumables,” adds Venter.

IPC value line

GCE will be focusing on this value line in three product segments: commercial equipment, floor care equipment, and high-pressure cleaners branded as Portotecnica.

The IPC vacuum cleaners and extractors (also referred to as small equipment) offer the best in terms of reliability, quality, durability, and robustness from over 40 years of experience. All scrubbers and sweepers offer high productivity and reliability in small to medium areas.

GCE Sales Director, Peter Esterhuizen believes that IPC range of equipment is safe, easy to use, durable and will add versatility to the GCE offering.

The IPC range will be available on standard GCE maintenance plans, providing customers with minimum downtime and lowest total cost of ownership.

For more information visit: www.goscorcleaning.co.za

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