Extending the Life of Commercial Flooring: Care & Maintenance

Start with Daily Protection

Hard floors fail prematurely when grit and moisture grind into the finish. The first defense is walk-off matting and daily dust mopping.

• Entry mats: Use at least 15 feet of matting indoors to capture debris.
• Dust mop daily: Microfiber dust mops lift fine particles without scratching.
• Spot mop spills immediately: Moisture seeps into seams and adhesives if left unattended.

Weekly and Monthly Maintenance

Schedule wet mopping with neutral cleaner and machine scrubbing as needed:

• Neutral pH cleaner for LVT, VCT, and sealed concrete
• Auto-scrubbing high-traffic zones weekly
• Re-applying finish or conditioner before dulling occurs

Quarterly & Annual Projects

Depending on traffic, most facilities need:

• Strip and refinish VCT one to two times per year
• Burnish finished floors monthly or quarterly
• Deep clean carpets every 3-6 months to remove embedded soils
• Use encapsulation or hot water extraction based on manufacturer specs

Protect Specialty Surfaces

Executive suites and branded environments often feature marble, terrazzo, or polished concrete. These surfaces require:

• pH-neutral cleaners (never acidic products)
• Periodic honing and polishing to restore clarity
• Impregnating sealers for stain resistance
• Dedicated pads and equipment to avoid cross-contamination

How Anderson Cleans Smarter

Our floor-care technicians use auto-scrubbers, burnishers, orbital machines, and moisture-controlled carpet systems. We build seasonal calendars so you know when each process will occur, and we document product batches for warranty compliance.