Professional polishing transforms an ordinary concrete or terrazzo floor into a high-quality, durable floor that’s aesthetically pleasing and resistant to various types of contaminants! Polished concrete flooring is a popular choice due to its ease of maintenance and safe finish for retail stores, warehouses, schools, offices and much more. With proper care and regular cleaning, it will remain durable and easy to maintain for years. Let’s dive into why it needs to be clean, what to look out for and how to maintain your polished concrete floor.

Why should I keep my floor clean?

• Long-lasting impression: Keeping your floor shiny and well-maintained enhances the overall look of your space, making great first impressions on those who make their way into your facility. 
• Increased longevity: Routine cleaning helps protect your floor from abrasion, prolonging its service life.
• Improved safety and durability: Rainwater, salt or harsh cleaning chemicals can cause wear over time. Regular cleaning helps prevent debris buildup, reduce slip hazards and keeps your floor safe, durable and visually pleasing.
• Reduced repairs: By maintaining your floor, you reduce the likelihood of needing costly repairs or premature resurfacing.

What should I look out for?

• Acidic foods: Be sure to clean these spills right away with a suitable cleaning solution to prevent staining.
• Adhesives: Safely remove tape or adhesives with a blade and avoid scratching. Use a degreaser to clean off any leftover adhesive to avoid sticky spots.
• Alkaline stains: Act fast by applying a cleaning solution to minimize staining. Repeat this process if needed.
• Candy: Be sure to remove it immediately and use a cleaning solution on the remaining sticky area.
• Chocolate: Lightly scrub with a diluted degreaser to remove chocolate spills before they set into the surface and stain.
• De-icing salts: Salt residue from de-icing can cause damage and safety hazards, be sure to scrub the area with a cleaning solution. Use an automatic floor scrubber for more advanced cleaning.
• Grease, oil and brake fluid: Quickly remove these contaminants while fresh using a diluted degreaser. For set-in stains, use a less concentrated mixture and repeat as necessary.
• Gum: Gum can be a tricky one to remove, so act immediately. Scrape off as much as possible and then use a degreaser to remove any residue left behind.
• Shoe marks: Most shoe marks can be easily removed by cleaning with a suitable solution.
• Mildew: Treat biological stains with a degreaser for effective removal. Use a disinfectant after to get rid of excess contaminants.
• Tire marks: Simply scrub with a degreaser to remove these marks.
• Water spots: Buff them away quickly with a burnisher on floors that have been treated with a floor guard (a product or role that helps protect the floor) and refresh the gloss if needed. 

What tools can I use to keep my floor clean?

• Dust mop: An essential tool for cleaning light dirt and debris on a daily basis without scratching your floor.
• Broom or sweeper: Helps remove larger debris that could damage the surface.
• Squeegee: Cleans up excess water and chemical solutions.
• Scrubber and floor maintenance pads: Scrubbers with soft bristles or maintenance pads are perfect for deep cleaning.
• Cleaner and degreaser: Solutions with inadequate PH levels may damage polished concrete. Use an environmentally safe solution to protect and clean polished concrete.

As you can see, maintaining your polished concrete floor is simple when you have the right tools and guidance. Regular cleaning helps preserve the floor’s durability, prevents hazardous conditions and ensures that your floor will continue to shine for years to come! By following these key steps, you’ll be able to avoid sticky situations by keeping your polished concrete floor in the best condition. 

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