The Do's And Don't Of Caring For Your Epoxy Floors

Epoxy flooring can be a beautiful addition to your home. These floors can also add significant resale value to a house, provide a long-lasting flooring surface, and stand up to a variety of conditions. However, if you want to keep your epoxy floors looking their very best, you will need to ensure that these floors are properly maintained. When it comes to caring for epoxy, this means not only ensuring that you perform certain cleaning tasks, but also that you avoid certain things as well. This is why you should take the time to review both the do's and the don'ts outlined below before you attempt to clean your epoxy floors. 

Do Remove Your Shoes Before Walking On Your Epoxy Floors

Small pieces of gravel and other debris can easily become lodged in the treads of your shoes when walking outdoors. While using a doormat will help to remove most of this debris, it is still possible to track this debris into the house if you do not remove your shoes at the door. This debris can scratch the top layer of your epoxy allowing moisture to get trapped below the surface and dulling the shiny finish of your floor. The only way to renew this shine will be to add a new coat of epoxy to the floor.

Don't Use Stiff Bristled Brooms To Sweep

While it may be tempting to use a stiff-bristled broom or scrub brush to remove stuck-on dirt, taking this approach is almost sure to scratch the surface of your floor. Rather than using these abrasive cleaning tools, be sure to stick to soft bristles and microfiber tools.

Do Use A Dust Mop To Clean Regularly

Just because you should not use abrasive cleaning tools does not mean that your floor won't need to be swept and mopped on a regular basis. In fact, it is important to ensure you are removing dirt from the surface of your floors whenever they become soiled in order to prevent damage. This can be accomplished by using a dust mop to remove dirt at least a few times each week. High traffic areas may require more frequent cleaning.

Don't Use Acidic Cleaners

Acidic cleaners such as those that contain citrus should never be used on epoxy floors since they can eat away at the top layer of the floor. Instead, stick to a gentle cleaning solution of warm water and mild dish soap to keep your floors clean and looking great. 

Contact a company that services epoxy floors for more information. 

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