You’ve just had an epoxy floor completed in your basement, garage or an area of your business. You want to make sure the finish and the protection last for many years to come. Learning how to care and maintain an epoxy floor will help accomplish that. Here are some tips to help you care for your epoxy floor New York finished installation so you can get the most for your money.
Start by Sweeping
The first thing you should do to maintain your epoxy flooring is to sweep it regularly. You can use a normal broom or a dry mop. Sweeping your epoxy floor on a regular basis helps keep the dirt and debris from getting embedded into the finish. If you don’t sweep the floor regularly, these little particles can get stepped on or smashed into the epoxy finish and it can ruin its nice finish.
Mop with an All-Purpose Cleaner
Mopping is also important if you want your epoxy floor New York installation to keep its glossy finish. You can use nearly any cleaner from your department store shelves or check with your local flooring store to find a product specifically designed for epoxy floors. Always mix the solution according to directions on the package and always use warm water instead of hot.
Rinse Thoroughly
After sweeping and mopping the floor, it’s important to rinse it thoroughly. Rinse all of the soap off of the floor to make sure everything is clean. Continue rinsing the floor either with a hose or with buckets of clean water until you no longer see any soap. If soap suds are left on the epoxy floor for too long, they can damage the finish over time or leave soap marks that are difficult to remove.
Allow to Air Dry
If your epoxy floor is in your garage, open the garage door and any windows to help the moisture air out. If it’s in the basement, open any basement windows and use some fans to direct the moisture outside through the windows. Allowing air into the area helps prevent damage to your epoxy floors. Although epoxy floors are very durable, excess moisture can cause the finish to start bubbling up. Eventually, this can ruin the finish of the floor and even the floor that’s underneath the epoxy coating. Avoid any excess moisture from sitting on the floor for any extended period of time.
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