maintenance

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One of the most common reasons people choose to go with epoxy floor coating is because they’re incredibly durable and easy to maintain. But as easy as that sounds, epoxy floors still need to be cleaned and protected to help them last a long time. Even simple dust and dirt can cause the epoxy finish to wear down given time. Epoxy floors are incredibly durable, but even the highest grade epoxy floor coating isn’t indestructible if not properly maintained. To keep epoxy coatings in the best shape, here are a few things to do to clean and maintain your floor.

DO’S

Clean up any spills immediately soft cloth or paper towel so they don’t set in.

Sweep it frequently with a dust-mop, wet mop or you can use a blower.

For deeper cleaning, use a diluted cleaning solution Simple Green, soap and water or even a pressure washer.

For most cases warm to hot water is all you will need to clean your epoxy floor.

DON’T

DON’T ever use any harsh chemicals such bleach, Clorox, acetone, vinegar, citrus products and etc. – it’ll dull the finish!

DON’T let oil, car chemicals, and other stains to sit for long. 

IMPORTANT

A mild soap is safe to use on epoxy floors, but they might not be safe to walk on afterward. Most soaps and household cleaners contain several ingredients that make them difficult to rinse the product clean. If you don’t thoroughly clean all of the soap off, it’ll leave a thin residue behind, like the soap-scum film in your shower. In the short term, that makes your epoxy coating slippery when wet, so you’ll need to be extra careful when walking on it, so you don’t slip and fall. Over time, the soapy film accumulates, and that beautiful epoxy shine starts to look dull and faded. The easiest way to keep your epoxy floor looking great is to make cleaning it a part of your regular routine. Consider placing garage mats underneath when storing heavy items. This prevents dust and dirt from settling and helps protect the floor from impact damage. Things that could leak fluids such as oils, gasoline, or even water should be placed on shelves or garage cabinets that let you clean under them. Preventing spills can go a long way to keeping your epoxy garage floor coating looking great.

Follow these few simple steps to keep your epoxy floor looking like new.

Once a Week:

Once a week, or more for high traffic floors, use a dust mop to quickly clean off dirt and dust. If any areas need attention or if there was a spill you missed, this helps ensure nothing sits on the epoxy floor surface long enough to cause permanent staining or damage.

Once a Month:

Each month use a damp mop or sponge mop to go over the entire floor surface after using the dust mop. This will pick up any smaller debris, such as tiny pebbles or even sand that may be left behind. There is no need to use any cleaning solutions unless you need to take care of a spill or stain.

Twice a Year:

Even epoxy floors can use a deep cleaning from time to time. A couple times a year, it’s good to thoroughly clean your garage floor. This is the perfect time to use Simple Green or pressure wash your epoxy floor. Make sure to rinse your garage floor with fresh water when you’re all done. 

REMINDER

With proper maintenance you epoxy floor will have a lifetime of durability. Contact Prime Epoxy Works LLC when you see any damage or stain that you can’t deal with. We also offer to do the deep cleaning and maintain your floor new. We will always be happy to help you again in the future.

THANK YOU,

PRIME EPOXY WORKS LLC