Polished concrete floors are a very popular option for residential spaces and businesses in New Zealand. They offer sleek aesthetics, durable practicality and simple maintenance. You must understand how to safely and effectively clean your polished concrete floors to keep your floors beautiful for a long time.
Preventive Measures: Stopping Messes Before They Occur
Before we get into how to clean your floors, you should first understand how you can minimise dirt and messes in your area. This will make cleaning your floors faster and easier.
- Use Doormats. Place doormats at entrances to your area to catch dirt and debris as people walk in. This will stop some dirt from getting tracked into your space. Periodically clean your doormats.
- Use Furniture Pads. Place furniture pads under furniture like tables and chairs to stop them from scratching your floors when they’re moved. Occasionally, check your furniture pads to see if they need ot be replaced.
- Clean Your Space Systematically. If you have a large space, clean your floors systematically to make sure the entire floor gets cleaned.
- Regularly Inspect Your Floors. As you clean or go about your day, routinely look at your floors to search for signs of wear, damage and missed spills. If you find issues, address them promptly to prevent them from worsening.
Cleaning Your Polished Concrete Floors: Keeping Your Floors Strong And Beautiful
One significant advantage of polished concrete floors is that they are easy to clean, even if you’re busy or have minimal cleaning experience. What should you do?
Sweeping. Sweep away dust and debris using a broom. Avoid overly abrasive materials that could scratch the surface of your floors. Routine sweeping prevents dirt buildup and keeps your space clean and welcoming.
How often you need to clean your concrete floors will depend on how you use your space. If your home or business is busy, then daily sweepings may be necessary. However, if your space is well-kept and experiences light foot traffic, you may not need to clean daily.
Gentle Mopping. Regularly mop your floors using a gentle microfibre mop. Use a pH-neutral cleaner, or something that is meant for concrete floors, to wipe the floor’s surface. Remember to wring out your mop so that it’s damp, not soaked, to prevent streaks and moisture buildup.
Clean Spills And Stains. Various stains can diminish the appearance of your floors, and you should deal with them promptly to prevent permanent marks or stains.
- Rubber Tyre Marks. Black marks can be left from tyres or items made with rubber. Most tyre marks can be removed with appropriate degreasers and detergents.
- Grease And Oil Marks. Degreasers can be used to remove grease and oil stains.
- Food Stains. Mess from food can be cleaned using a mild dishwashing solution or a baking soda solution. Apply the solution directly onto the stain, clean and then rinse with clean water.
Dry. After mopping or cleaning stains, allow your floor to dry completely before you allow people to walk over the space again. You can let your polished concrete floors air dry or manually dry them with a soft cloth.
What To Avoid When Cleaning Your Polished Concrete Floors
Improper measures can do more harm than good, potentially damaging your floors.
- Don’t Use Harsh Cleaners Or Tools. Avoid strong liquids like bleach and abrasive tools, because they can damage your floor’s surface.
- Avoid Putting Adhesives On Your Floors. Don’t use tape or other adhesives on your floors, as these could leave stubborn residue.
- Don’t Let Water Sit. Standing water can slowly degrade the surface of your floors. Wring your mop out before you use it, clean spills as soon as possible and let your floors dry completely.
- Avoid Dragging Heavy Objects. If you must move heavy objects, you should lift and move them, not drag them. Dragging could cause scratches and chips in your floors.
- Do Not Wax Your Floors. Polished concrete floors don’t need to be waxed. Wax can build up on the surface and cause dirt to cling to it.
For best results, you should talk to your concrete floor polishers about what you should and shouldn’t do.
Professional Services: Top-Quality Care For Your Polished Concrete Floors
If you don’t have the time to maintain your floors, are interested in occasional deep cleaning or simply want to leave the work to professionals, then you can have your floors cleaned by experts.
Our team at Pro-Uplifters is happy to offer you our concrete floor cleaning and maintenance services. We’re available for:
- Spot Cleaning. Sudden stubborn stains and spills can be a hassle to deal with. We can visit your space and clean the floor stains without damaging the underlying concrete.
- Scheduled Maintenance. Let’s work out a maintenance schedule that suits your space and your needs. We will visit you regularly to clean your floors, keeping them clean and beautiful.
- Maintenance Packages. We offer packages to meet your preferences and the needs of your space. Get in touch today to discuss daily upkeep, monthly cleanings and more.
Reach out to us on 0272 552 988 or through our website.
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