Commercial floor cleaning – the process and when it is needed

The same types of floors that are used in domestic settings can also be found in commercial locations, but very often the choice of flooring in a commercial environment can very much depend on the type of use and exposure it gets rather than purely aesthetic reasons.  Commercial locations will often experience a great deal of traffic in comparison, and for this reason it is important to consider a floor which is resistant and durable, while the maintenance and cleaning becomes a far more difficult task.

No matter what type of flooring is used, hardwood, vinyl, natural or fabricated tiles, one factor in common is that without proper care and maintenance, a floor can quickly lose its visual appeal.  Commercial locations can be extreme as factories, but even an office will present far more difficulties than a common household.  

You may have scores of people arriving, leaving for lunch and tasks, visitors, deliveries and any number of other factors which can introduce dirt grit from the street.  Coffee is made and carried to desks, more furniture is present.  Another important element to consider is that people in an office will not care for the floor as they would in their own home, which may mean that spillages are not cleaned up, furniture is dragged instead of lifted etc.

General maintenance tips often include regular sweeping and vacuuming, washing with a mop, warm water and an appropriate cleaner and basically being careful.  Sealants are important but in a commercial environment this is especially the case and a good quality sealant will go a long way to maintaining your floor – a commercial floor cleaning company will be able to recommend and apply one for you.

Although maintenance and regular cleaning is important (in a commercial environment it is likely that there are cleaners on a daily basis) it is important to have the floor professionally cleaned from time to time.  A professional commercial floor cleaning company will be able to take advantage of modern technology and techniques including heat and pressure cleaning and waste capture to leave the floor looking like new.  This is important when considering that, due to general traffic, a floor will need to be periodically resealed – especially in a busy location.  Regular cleaning will be effective for a while, but any scratches to the floor can expose the surface and cause staining or discolouring to occur.

A commercial floor cleaning specialist will be able to restore any type of hard floor while also offering advice on maintenance, types of sealants and effective cleaning tips to help keep the floor protected and looking good throughout the year.