You know that different flooring requires different care, but with all the flooring materials available for commercial spaces today, it can be a challenge to keep track. We’ve created a quick-reference commercial flooring maintenance guide to ensure you and your staff have the information you need to clean and preserve the different flooring materials found in your facility.

Commercial Carpet

In-house maintenance: Dirt left in carpet can eventually cause staining or abrasions to the carpet fibers that permanently affect its appearance, so regular vacuuming is key.

Professional maintenance: Professional carpet cleaning methods use detergents, moisture, and agitation to provide a deeper level of cleaning than vacuuming alone.

Upholstery And Textiles

In-house maintenance: Most upholstery is treated with fabric protectors that slow the absorption of spills, so prompt attention will keep your textiles looking their best.

Professional maintenance: As with carpet, professional cleaning methods use detergents, moisture, and agitation to provide a deep cleaning of your upholstered pieces.

LVT And VCT

In-house maintenance: Debris on vinyl floors can grind into the surface, scratching and damaging the material, so daily sweeping is a necessary part of your commercial flooring maintenance routine.

Professional maintenance: LVT and VCT floors should be periodically cleaned with an auto scrubber. Your professional cleaner can also buff or polish the floors to correct light damage and may recommend additional restorative steps as needed.

Tile And Grout

In-house maintenance: Avoid acids and bleach, as well as wax or oil-based cleaners as these can damage or discolor tile and grout. Abrasive scrubbers and scouring pads can also scratch the tile’s surface, so opt for gentle cleaning methods and neutral products.

Professional maintenance: Even the most low-maintenance tile and grout products will show a buildup of dirt, grease, and product residue over time.

Natural Stone

In-house maintenance: Natural stone is a porous and sometimes soft material, so prompt and regular cleaning is necessary to avoid staining, scratching, and etching.

Professional maintenance: Professional cleaning and stain removal methods vary depending on the type of stone and the type of stain. Hire a certified professional to get the best possible results without damaging your commercial floors.

Terrazzo

In-house maintenance: Terrazzo floors are polished and sealed to protect against staining, but daily soil and stains should still be cleaned promptly to maintain the floor’s appearance.

Professional maintenance: With regular maintenance, terrazzo is durable and typically requires less professional cleaning and repairs than other flooring types.

Use our commercial flooring maintenance guide to create a plan that will protect and extend all the floors in your facility. Contact us today to find out more about how Reliable Floor Care can help meet all your professional maintenance needs.