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FLOOR MAINTENANCE & CARE
** A GOOD, MICROFIBER, CLOTH DUST MOP IS ALL THAT IS REQUIRED! DAMPEN THE MOP WITH HOT WATER FOR BEST RESULTS.
** KEEPING A GOOD SIZED “CARPET-LIKE” RUG AT EACH ENTRY/EXIT HELPS TO KEEP FROM TRACKING ABRASIVE DIRT OR SAND INTO THE HOUSE. ALTHOUGH, TAKING OFF YOUR SHOES IS THE MOST AFFECTIVE WAY OF NOT TRACKING ANYTHING IN.
** IT IS IMPORTANT TO INSTALL “FELT-PADS” OR “RUBBER-PADS” UNDER THE FEET OF ANY FREE STANDING FURNITURE TO PREVENT ANY UNWANTED SCUFFS OR DULLING OF YOUR HIGH GLOSS FLOORS. (EXAMPLES: CHAIRS, BAR STOOLS, ROCKING CHAIRS, RECLINERS, ETC.)
Maintaining a clean epoxy floor is not as hard as it seems. After receiving your epoxy floor, you might be wondering, “how do I clean and properly maintain my new epoxy floor?” Fortunately, Epoxy floor care is extremely easy. Since Epoxy is highly resistant to dust and dirt, cleaning your Epoxy floor is a simple task.
Mopping the Floor
**For regular cleaning of your floor, a simple dust mop will work wonders. Applying your dust mop around once a week is the best way to keep epoxy floors clean. If desired, you can also take a hose to wash down your entire floor and then use a squeegee to absorb the residue. Every three or four months, a more vigorous scrub may be required to obtain a clean Epoxy floor. This is especially the case when your floor is heavily trafficked by machinery. You’ll need a hard foam mop, as a string mop will leave streak marks and will not clean your Epoxy floors with the most efficiency.
Cleaning Products
For standard cleaning procedures, it is highly recommended to use an 8:1 ratio of hot water to Simple Green in a spray bottle. Extra care will be required to keep the professional gloss coating in the event of staining. For this, use a stiff nylon brush with a stronger Simple Green solution. However, if you apply too much solution while cleaning, there is a chance that your Epoxy floor might become less gloss, so make sure to take precaution.
Stubborn Stains
Use a ratio of 1:1 CLR brand cleaner with warm water. Using a scrub pad or brush, firmly clean the surface, then douse with cold water. It is advised that you do not let the solution sit for a long time on the surface. A minute or two should be all that is needed for your cleaning needs. Some products that may be kept in your home or business that may leave a degaussing effect on your floor. Thankfully, this usually can be removed by simply using hot water and a deck brush. Most of the products needed to take care of your Epoxy floor are found at your local hardware store, so there is little difficulty finding the supplies needed for maintenance.
Other Epoxy Hacks and Tricks
For scuffs and difficult surfaces marks: Use a magic eraser and a microfiber to wipe away residue.
For easy clean machines and tools: A walk behind scrubber with a white pad and diluted warm water cleaning solution will make regular floor care and dirt removal very simple. Walk slowly and empty dirty water tank frequently to avoid streaking and spreading dirt instead of cleaning the surface.
For smaller spaces, a steam mop can also be a very effective cleaning method. It is recommended to clean the floor and remove bulk dirt/dust first before using a steam mop to avoid spreading surface dirt. Be sure mop head is sufficiently clean before using it on your surface.
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A WARNING FOR WHEN YOU ARE CLEANING
STAY AWAY FROM CERTAIN PRODUCTS. USING CITRUS CLEANERS OR VINEGAR CAN ALSO CAUSE YOUR EPOXY FLOOR TO LOSE ITS GLOSSY SHINE. CLEANERS WITH SOAP ALSO HAVE THE POSSIBILITY OF LEAVING STREAK MARKS ON YOUR FLOOR AND WILL INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT YOUR FLOOR WILL BECOME SLIPPERY WHEN WET. THIS IS WHY CHEMICAL CLEANERS SUCH AS SIMPLY GREEN ARE RECOMMENDED FOR CLEANING YOUR EPOXY FLOORS. REMEMBER THAT YOUR EPOXY FLOORS ARE EXTREMELY DURABLE, BUT ARE NOT INDESTRUCTIBLE. DAMAGE WILL OCCUR AND ACCIDENTS ARE BOUND TO HAPPEN. FORTUNATELY, MOST STAINS CAN EASILY BE REMOVED WITH THE RIGHT KNOWLEDGE AND PROPER AMOUNT OF ELBOW GREASE.
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