Floor cleaning supplies

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When everyone has gone home for the night, there is a man or woman left behind at your local grocery store, home improvement store, and super discounter that pulls out a riding floor cleaner that runs off of propane or battery power. Along with their equipment and floor cleaning supplies, they start the long task of making the store’s floors look like new again for the start of business the next day. Most people would think that the chemicals they use are very harsh to accomplish the disinfecting and polishing of the tiled or specially covered cement flooring. This is farthest from the truth, as these cleaning products have to be dialed back somewhat due to the fact they are used daily.

A floor cleaning supply company can help not only with your commercial needs, but also assist you as a homeowner and suggest the proper cleansers for your travertine tile at home or the marble flooring in your master bath. The benefit of going to a niche company such as this is they have special knowledge in one area, and have become experts in their field. Much like you would not go to a general practitioner if you had heart problems but would consult a cardiologist instead.

Most people do not know about the special needs they have for their flooring when it comes to cleaning them properly. Armstrong has special tools such as mops and chair pads to prevent damage to their flooring systems. Even makers of hardwood flooring have special cleaning chemicals that will not strip off the protective coating that is provided from the factory. Unless the flooring cleansers at the grocery store imply on their packaging that they are approved for certain brand floors, it would be prudent to check the flooring maker’s website on the exact cleaning supplies and chemicals you will need in the future.

Making the right selection for commercial floor cleaning supplies is just as important, as you will have the manufacturers rep of your floor scrubber or cleaner equipment wanting you to purchase their line of chemical cleaners, when the company who made your company’s flooring will have theirs as well. Going with the ladder may cost a little more, but is worth the peace of mind knowing if anything goes wrong, the company will make good on their products that they back their products with warranties and guarantees. In addition, to be earth friendly always ask for biodegradable or “Green Products”, as long as they perform as well as the standard products.

Taking care of vinyl tiled and hardwood flooring has changed a lot over the last sixty or seventy years. Janitors in the 1940s and 1950s literally used gas powered floor scrubbers, and waxers. The equipment was identical to a push mower of it’s time, but instead of grass cutting blades it was adorned with brushes, or buffing pads to accomplish the same thing it’s electrically powered descendent does now. Spewing carbon monoxide indoors would never be tolerated today, and hardwood floor cleaning supplies have changed just as drastically as the equipment. Hardwood floor cleaning supplies are very specific to each type of engineered product, and finish. Using a generic industrial cleaner that specifies it is made for hardwoods may not be the best choice in every situation. If the manufacturer’s representative gives the product his or her blessing, then by all means use it from there on out.

Wood floor cleaning supplies for restaurants and other commercial concerns need to be stored according local health department regulations, especially when your business serves food and drinks. Be sure and use the special floor cleaning products at the end of the business day in order to let it properly dry before allowing clients, and employees on the floor. It prevents smudging and streaking of the floors, plus is a good practice when near food serving, and preparation areas.

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  1. Comment by Lyddy

    Kudos! What a neat way of thinking about it.

    on April 14, 2011 at 4:13 AM