How to Clean Epoxy Floor Coating

Written by Posted On Tuesday, 30 July 2019 09:40

Epoxy flooring constitutes what is perhaps the most durable, smooth, highly efficient solution for anything from industrial, commercial, or even home use. Commonly applied over concrete floors, this floor coating is built to withstand heavy loads common in warehouses, garages and commercial buildings as a way to improve safety levels for both workers and expensive equipment.

How to Clean Epoxy Floor Coating 

If you’re looking for ways on how to clean epoxy floor coating, then you should spot clean every now and then, clean weekly and more. 

Procedure

A commonly asked question is, what is the best procedure on how to clean epoxy floor coating? And how do you ensure you get the best value, and longevity from this flooring solution.

 

Here are a couple of easy maintenance tips that will go a long way in ensuring your epoxy floors last longer.

On the Spot Cleaning

Epoxy floors depend mostly on immediate cleaning. The fact that they are largely moisture resistant means you can just wipe chemical and oil spills straight off the bat with a simple paper towel. It is recommended that you don’t let spills worm their way into the fabric for long periods as they may end up being harder to clean once they dry over.

 

There is the option of using gentle cleaning agents in case you are dealing with sticky stains, just don’t use any vinegar-based agents.

Weekly Cleaning

Immediately responding to dirt and grit on your epoxy floors may be the most effective solution, but there are always some stubborn dirt particles that slip through the cracks. This is why weekly cleaning is recommended to ensure you get rid of any tough stains that may have accumulated without you noticing. It’s pretty simple, just run a dust mop over the surface to remove any underlying dirt from the epoxy floor.

 

You can also go for a soft bristle broom if the dust mop doesn’t do the job. Ensure you don’t use anything with tough bristles, this kind of friction may scratch or damage the surface.

Tips for Stubborn Stains

Rust stains, tire tracks, and salt films are all examples of stains that you can’t get rid of using your garden variety soft bristle brushes.

 

This is why you should always have a backup plan. Ammonia-based cleaning solutions come highly recommended for stains that refuse to come off with regular soft mopping. All you have to do is apply the cleaning agent, then scrub with a stiff brush. Once the stain is gone, rinse the surface with water and a dry towel.

 

Rust stains do require a bit more attention. You can use a lactic acid-based cleaning agent, you will have to scrub it a couple of times before you get rid of it completely. Tire marks simply require a concrete degreaser, nothing too drastic.

Extensive Cleaning

Although regular cleaning is pretty simple, you do require periodic deep cleaning as a precautionary measure. Monthly vacuuming over hard to reach areas helps prevent dirt build-up in construction joints. A vacuum cleaner with a crevice tool or even a stiff bristle broom can do the trick.

 

You can also schedule a general, deep cleaning session once every quarter, a process that would involve moving all your equipment out of the area you’ve fitted with epoxy floors, using any of the various biodegradable or ammonia-based cleaning solutions, and doing a thorough mop-down of the entire area.

Bottom Line

There are dozens of solutions on how to clean epoxy floor coating, the most useful advice, however, is to ensure you deal with spills and dirt immediately after they occur to prevent them from turning into stubborn stains in the future. These methods will help you keep your epoxy floors shine

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Rocky Degrenia

Small business owner; all types of flooring. #1 Rated Flooring Installer in Phoenix, AZ. Over 6 decades of experience and education. Residential and Commercial. Family man, father of three teenage girls.

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