{"id":29323,"date":"2022-10-07T16:07:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T14:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/?p=29323"},"modified":"2023-01-12T12:39:49","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T11:39:49","slug":"a-facility-managers-guide-to-maintaining-hard-floors-using-filas-degreasing-floor-cleaner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.filasolutions.com\/en\/a-facility-managers-guide-to-maintaining-hard-floors-using-filas-degreasing-floor-cleaner\/","title":{"rendered":"A Facility Manager’s Guide to Maintaining Hard Floors using FILA’s degreasing floor cleaner"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you a facility management professional faced with daily decisions? <\/span><\/span><\/span>We can help when it comes to maintaining hard floors! <\/span><\/span><\/span>Nothing beats a great first impression like a gleaming surface, especially when you use products that require minimal labor. <\/span><\/span><\/span>The most efficient way to maintain the look of commercial flooring is with a regular maintenance plan and of course the right cleaning products to suit the surface. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Let’s work through how often hard floors need to be cleaned, a few common types and the degreasing floor cleaner that will make things easy.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The importance and impact of deep cleaning<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

An important aspect of facility maintenance, deep cleaning reflects the care that is put into a building. <\/span><\/span><\/span>The floor is one of the first things occupants see and the last when they leave, so it’s vital that surface cleaning efforts are always upheld. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Keeping the floor clean and maintained is also a part of regular sanitation practices. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Potentially stopping harmful germs in their tracks and extending the lifespan of floors, you’ll also save on much bigger maintenance costs in the future too.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

How regularly should you deep clean?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

As a general rule, commercial floors should be routinely cleaned on a daily basis. <\/span><\/span><\/span>This includes the removal of dirt and dust and a damp mop to maintain a basic level of surface cleanliness. <\/span><\/span><\/span>In terms of a much deeper clean for surface soiling, this can be carried out on a fortnightly or monthly basis. <\/span><\/span><\/span>This will, however, depend on the particular setting, the type of surface it is and how much footfall it sees every day.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Different commercial flooring types:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Porcelain tiles<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Perfect for high-traffic environments, porcelain tiles are usually straightforward to clean. <\/span><\/span><\/span>This makes them desirable for commercial flooring as well as the walls, and they offer great resistance against chips, stains and scratches.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

natural stone<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

In terms of natural stone, there are various types that would work well in a commercial setting. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Some of the best and most popular options include marble, granite and slate, but maintenance usually depends on the specific stone type.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Concrete<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Another popular type of commercial flooring, concrete requires daily mopping along with regular deep cleaning. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Described as the ultimate flooring option for public buildings, concrete is designed to withstand heavy-duty foot traffic.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Linoleum \/ PVC<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Again, linoleum floors are a very durable choice and are commonly used in offices, medical facilities and retail spaces. <\/span><\/span><\/span>In recent years, it has been largely replaced by PVC, which is often but incorrectly called lino flooring.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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How to maintain them with PS87 PRO:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Removing grease from very dirty floors<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Many things can cause grease, like food and drink spills but tackling it couldn’t be any easier with FILA’s degreasing cleaner. <\/span>Simply dilute the product in water (around half a litre to every 5 of water), apply to the surface and leave for 4 to 5 minutes. <\/span>You can then rub with a flat brush (or a single-brush machine) and remove any residues with a cloth and rinse. <\/span>Breaking down both oil and grease without causing damage to the surface, <\/span><\/span><\/span>PS87 PRO<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a> is a secret weapon for hardworking hard floors! <\/span>NB do not use on polished natural stone or concrete and make sure to carry out a patch test before use.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A wax remover for natural stone<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

If your waxed floor has blackened strips, you will need to restore the protective surface. <\/span><\/span><\/span>A 3-in-1 product, PS87 PRO, works as a wax remover as well. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Simply dilute the product in water (1 liter of product to every 5 of water), apply and leave to work for 10 minutes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Removing stains from porcelain tiles<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Stubborn stains on porcelain tiles? <\/span><\/span><\/span>PS87 PRO is a fantastic stain-removing detergent. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Simply pour it undiluted over the stain and leave it to dry before washing and rinsing the tile.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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When to know it’s time to replace commercial flooring:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

When a degreasing floor cleaner won’t cut the mustard, here’s when to replace your commercial flooring for new:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Cracked tiles<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

If you’ve noticed a few cracked tiles, these will need replacing; <\/span><\/span><\/span>it’s likely these were caused by a sharp blow or heavy movement. <\/span><\/span><\/span>If you notice more than a few broken tiles, however, then this is a different story and could point to an underlying foundation problem.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Bad smells<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Is your flooring starting to smell or has it been for a while? <\/span><\/span><\/span>Perhaps now is the time to replace it completely. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Tile grout can eventually harbor unpleasant smells if it’s not properly cleaned and is caused by bacteria or other contaminants absorbing into the floor.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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More facility floor maintenance tips:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Use the right cleaning equipment and products<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Using the right cleaning materials will make your job easy, no matter how much square footage there is. <\/span><\/span><\/span>For instance, a scrubber \/ dryer machine can be a great investment as they reduce cleaning times and come in ride-on and walk-behind variants. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Products like PS87 PRO are also a must to keep commercial flooring looking superb. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Just don’t use it on polished natural stone or timber, and always do a spot test on linoleum.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Regular deep cleaning schedule<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

A deep clean routine will prevent a build-up of dirt, remove grease and get rid of stains. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Whether you need to do this on a monthly or quarterly basis, it’s completely your choice, but it should be done more often than not. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Take care to move furniture out of the way of places that are harder to reach; <\/span><\/span><\/span>surface grime can collect in the most obscure places. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Here’s a video<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a> showing our degreasing cleaner in action, PS87 PRO, which is also effective against stratified oiliness.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Make a plan and stick to it<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Creating a cleaning protocol protects you in several ways, but mostly it maintains accountability. <\/span><\/span><\/span>So get a procedure in writing and have everyone follow the plan. <\/span><\/span><\/span>It’ll keep everyone on board and on the same page. <\/span><\/span><\/span>For example, how should each surface be cleaned and how often? <\/span><\/span><\/span>Everyone should be empowered with the proper knowledge. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Don’t expect people to intuitively know; <\/span><\/span><\/span>the correct training is key, and at FILA, we’re here to ensure your team is armed with the right information.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you for reading our post; <\/span><\/span><\/span>we hope it has helped. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Grease and stains are certainly no match for PS87 PRO. <\/span><\/span><\/span>To inquire about a <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>FILA Academy Course<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a> , please <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>get in touch<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a> with our team. <\/span><\/span><\/span>It could enhance your floor covering system.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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