Let’s face it, regular floor maintenance is essential in any building, whether it is your home or your workplace. Here we will look at the main reasons for keeping your floor in good condition. We will then look at the main types of products used for regular floor maintenance.

The top reasons for regular floor maintenance

Safety

Whether at home or in the workplace, your floor is potentially one of the most dangerous aspects of the building. People regularly walk around without looking down at their feet. If a floor has not been adequately maintained, the floor surface can bubble up, and cracks might even appear, which can become a trip hazard.

But it’s not just about preventing bubbling and cracks. Stains and dirt can make the floor surface abrasive or sticky, which is another potential trip hazard. Regular cleaning and maintenance can prevent such mucky buildup.

Appearance and longevity

If you have spent lots of money on a new floor, you want to keep it looking nice. But keeping the floor clean not only makes it look nicer but also makes it last longer. You will also find it easier to spot any damage to the floor if it’s kept clean.

So, be sure to regularly clean your floor, for example, by using a product like the Karndean Routine Cleaner. To protect it against future damage, it is also worth regularly applying a protective dressing such as the Amtico Satin Floor Dressing. It dries in under an hour and gives the floor a lovely satin finish that protects against scuffs and scratches.

Remove allergens

These days, many people have allergies to things like pollen and dust, which can cause skin reactions or breathing problems. This is another reason why regularly cleaning your floor is vitally important. By cleaning your floor daily, you make sure that dust and other dirt settle on the floor, reducing the chances of allergic reactions.

Types of floor maintenance products

Routine cleaner/maintainer

The purpose of a routine cleaner or maintainer is to regularly clean the surface of the floor without damaging the protective layer. It's worth doing this every day to prevent dust and dirt buildup.

Examples of floor cleaning products are:

Stripper/remover

Over time, the protective surface of your floor will become damaged with scuffs, scratches, and adhesive residues. Use a stripper or remover to remove these imperfections from your floor.

Examples of strippers/removers are:

Refresher/dressing

Once you have removed dirt and scratches from your floor, you can make it look nice again by using a dressing or refresher. Not only will it bring back the beautiful appearance of your floor, but it will also protect it from further scratches and scuffs.

Examples of refresher/dressing products are:

So, there you go, now you know all about floor maintenance. Regular cleaning and maintenance of your floors is important to ensure they stay safe, clean, and free from allergens.