By Floor maintenance for high traffic areas:
Foot traffic through your business is generally a good thing. Customers coming and going is a sign you’re thriving, and your business is operating successful. However, high foot traffic also brings additional cleaning requirements. The more people who step over your threshold, the more chance there is for them to bring in dirt, grime and other items which can track quickly around your flooring and take their toll. Regularly used flooring can quickly look dirty, carpets can appear matted and hard floors have a scuffed and worn look. Debris building up also leads to a higher risk of damage or the need to replace your flooring sooner. Appropriate floor care will depend on a number of factors but priority number one is ensuring you look after your business’ flooring, especially if you have a good stream of customers and clients regularly stopping by.
Areas that see high traffic can be particularly brutal for floors. This could be somewhere such as a busy hospital that might see thousands of feet traverse its hallways each day or an industrial plant that must endure the added burden of forklifts and pallet jacks as well as numerous footsteps
How You Should Maintain High Foot Traffic Areas?
Keep the Dirt Outside
An easy way to keep your floors looking new is to stop bringing dirt inside in the first place. Make sure that you have a heavy duty doormat outside to give guests a chance to wipe their feet before entering. Rubber mats make the best choice for homeowners who are looking for a doormat because they last a long time and are easy to clean with a garden hose. If you feel comfortable enough, can always ask your visitors to remove their shoes before coming into your home, but you need to provide a convenient place to sit to take off and put on shoes.
Keep it Clean
No one wants to spend free time sweeping, but spending a few minutes a day tidying up a home’s entrances can make a huge difference. Use a vacuum or a sweeper for rugs and a soft-bristle dust mop on bare floors. Avoid brooms with stiff bristles because they can wind up scratching some floors. Don’t neglect to sweep the outside of your home as well. You can use a hard bristle brush to clear away any dirt or debris in front of your door.
Make Repairs as Soon as Possible
A tiny scratch or a small chip in your flooring may not seem like a big deal at the moment, but ignoring minor damage is just delaying the inevitable. Rough patches or broken tiles prevent how thoroughly you can clean the floor and make it easier for the damage to occur.
Floor maintenance for high traffic areas-Tips for High-Traffic Areas
1. Clean Frequently
At least daily, sweep the floor to remove dirt and debris. You should also follow this step if you are going to be mopping. Be sure to spot clean as soon as possible after a spill. Choose a cleanser based on the type of material that your commercial floor is made from. Otherwise, you could strip the shine from it, leaving it dull and dingy looking.
2. Cover It Up
In order to protect your floor in high traffic areas — or if you notice that particular part of the floor is becoming quite worn — consider adding some type of material to cover it. Carpet runners or rubber mats can provide some protection in this case. Using these, however, will increase your maintenance time and costs. In addition, because they are covering high traffic areas, you will likely need to replace them often.
3. Have Epoxy Applied
By far the easiest and most effective way to maintain your high traffic area is to have epoxy professionally applied. Durable enough to withstand anything that your commercial space can throw at it, epoxy floors are also affordable and resistant to chemicals, spills and stains. Because commercial businesses are all different, adding epoxy allows your flooring to be customized to meet your needs. Anti-skid line striping, as well as color coating help designate safe and hazardous areas, for example. In addition to making your floor stronger and easier to maintain, epoxy gives it a pleasant and shiny surface that looks as good as it lasts.
Floor maintenance for high traffic areas-Corporate Clean LLC
Do you need help with keeping the high traffic areas of your home cleaner? Corporate Clean LLC. We offers customers a complete line of cleaning services including deep rug and carpet cleaning, wood floor restoration and tile and grout cleaning. Whether you require a single appointment or want to schedule routine cleanings, please contact us to talk with one of our professionals.
