Heavily Trafficked Buildings Need Commercial Floor Care Maintenance

While basic cleaning is essential for any commercial space, larger spaces such as hotels, warehouses, multi-tenant buildings, medical sites, and educational facilities are high traffic environments where special attention to the floors can elevate the level of cleanliness, reflect positively on a business, and contribute to the lifespan of the floors.

A scheduled floor care maintenance program specifically designed for commercial flooring can be useful to achieve these goals and provide a healthier environment for all those who enter the premises.

Types of Commercial Flooring and Care Techniques

Various types of flooring involve specific cleaning techniques to help them last longer and provide an esthetically pleasing, healthier space in which to do business. Many commercial spaces have a combination of flooring, and each type of floor entails a different care procedure.

Before implementing any floor care maintenance program it is important to evaluate the types of floors and their conditions to determine the methods and products that are most suited to clean and care for them.

Here is a list of some of the most common commercial flooring and methods to help care for them.

• Carpets
  While regular vacuuming is necessary to remove surface dirt and debris, vacuuming alone is not enough to keep commercial carpets clean. High-traffic areas such as entryways and hallways are more prone to embedded soils that require a deeper clean.
  In a heavily-trafficked entryway, the use of rubber mats may help reduce stains but, to remove embedded dirt and refresh the carpet fibers, hot water extraction or steam cleaning, shampooing, and dry cleaning methods can be more beneficial.
• Vinyl Flooring
  Vinyl floors are relatively low-maintenance and an excellent, cost-effective choice for durability in a commercial space.
  In addition to sweeping and mopping on a regular basis, the need to perform a periodic scrubbing, polishing, and application of a protective coating can help protect the floor from damage and improve its appearance.
• Ceramic Tiles
  Ceramic is a strong material that upholds tremendously to high-traffic. Using ceramic tiles in building construction is an ideal choice for entryways, hallways, and restrooms.

  Maintenance to ceramic floors requires minimal upkeep. A sweep and mop is typically all that is needed to remove dirt and dust. Over time the use of a high-pressure cleaning method coupled with specialized products designed to clean tiles and restore grout lines may be needed to contribute to their pristine look.

Why Implement A Floor Care Program?

No matter the type of floors in a commercial building, their appearance contributes significantly to the overall look and feel of a space. When properly maintained, a commercial floor care program can help remove soil, oils, residue, and other contaminants that may potentially have a negative impact on the health of the occupants of a facility, all while creating a positive impression on clients, customers, and employees.

Selecting a Floor Care Specialist

If the janitorial services conducted in a building lack a strategy to keep the commercial floors in top shape, seek a professional commercial cleaning company to address these needs. Specifically, select a floor care specialist that offers:

• Extensive commercial floor care service options
• Experience with a range of flooring types
• Cleaning schedule flexibility
• Solid reputation with positive reviews

Vanguard Cleaning Systems® independent janitorial franchise businesses provide their clients with customized, effective, and reliable floor cleaning services. They have the tools to offer a wide variety of special services to enhance the appearance and help to prolong the life of commercials floors often found in high-trafficked buildings.

To request a complimentary assessment contact your local Vanguard® area franchise business, today.

About the Vanguard Cleaning Systems® Brand
Founded in 1984, the Vanguard Cleaning Systems® organization is built upon over 2,500 independently owned and operated franchised commercial cleaning businesses, which are licensed and supported by an Area Franchise network of more than 50 independent regional offices throughout North America. Vanguard® franchised commercial cleaning businesses service over 15,000 businesses, healthcare companies, educational facilities, and non-profit organizations.