Although modern, resilient floors—like monolithic flooring—are durable, they require regular attention. Protect your investment and ensure your flooring is long lasting by following these floor care tips:
- Develop a maintenance plan and follow that plan.
- Train maintenance teams how to properly care for the flooring surfaces.
- Clean high-traffic areas frequently, for example, several times per week. Consider cleaning lower traffic areas weekly.
- Map a “cleaning route” that keeps maintenance teams moving forward and avoids backtracking. This process increases efficiency and reduces the chances of spreading debris.
- A proper cleaning routine should include a combination of vacuuming, dry mopping, and using pH neutral cleaners to remove dirt. Harsh cleaners are harmful to the indoor air quality and flooring finish.
- Microfiber mops are effective and efficient because they remove more soil, more easily, than traditional mops. To avoid spreading debris particles, don’t shake the mop while cleaning.
- Don’t allow dirt to become ground into the floor, which will damage the finish.
- Place floor mats in high-traffic areas to capture dirt. Clean or swap out the mats frequently so foot traffic won’t track captured dirt onto the flooring surface.
- Utilize furniture pads to prevent scratches and dents and avoid sliding heavy pieces of furniture along the floor. Instead, lift the pieces to move them.
- Work only with maintenance teams who are properly trained for the particular flooring surface upkeep.
Posted On May 23, 2022
