Commercial floor cleaning – Take advantage of modern techniques

Flooring is usually divided into commercial and domestic location due to the different qualities required of them and the different factors they will be exposed to.  Generally speaking a commercial environment will be exposed to more ‘traffic’, that is – more people walking to and from the office from the street, and probably more objects being moved, wheeled in and out etc.  The type of floor that is chosen, though sometimes chosen for purely aesthetic reasons, is often selected due to the appropriateness in face of what it will be exposed to.

Whatever the situation floors, especially in a commercial setting, need to be carefully looked after and maintained in order to keep them looking good, but despite several tips to help maintain your floor – there will inevitably come a time when the floor becomes dulled, uneven or develops an unsatisfactory appearance that general cleaning efforts will not resolve.  In these cases a commercial floor cleaning company may need to be contacted.

Maintenance begins with protection, and no matter what type of floor is in question, a good quality sealer is the best way of offering ongoing protection.  Sealants provide an additional layer of protection and make the floors less resistant to staining – especially for spillages.  This is especially important for wooden floors but also with tiled floors as the grout from tiles can easily stain, as can rough unpolished surfaces of natural stone.  If you are unsure as to what type of sealer is appropriate, a commercial floor cleaning specialist will be able to recommend one for you.

The next stage is to protect the floor’s surface and the sealer and this means avoiding surface scratching, usually from dirt and grit walked in on the soles of shoes.  Placing doormats and regular sweeping and vacuuming should help with most of the problem.  Surface scratching is a problem as grime and bacteria can gather and build up layer at a time to form a stain that cannot easily be removed using traditional cleaning methods.  Scratching also removes the sealer and exposes the surface of the tile or grout – so any spillages, especially wine or coffee, can stain the floor even if cleaned up immediately.  In the case of wooden floors, even water can seek into the material if the sealer wears down.

A commercial floor cleaning company will be able to utilize modern technology and techniques such as heat and pressure cleaning, emulsification combine with the effective capture of waste and slurry to return the floor to its original state.  If you find that your cleaning efforts cease to be effective – you should consider contacting one.