Autumn can be wet and rainy as temperatures drop and we transition to winter. Routine floor care can make all the difference! Protecting commercial floors during autumn is important to avoid permanent damage and safety hazards. Not all commercial floors are alike and floor maintenance varies. Hiring a commercial cleaning company to maintain your office or building’s floors can reduce floor-cleaning mistakes and extend the lifespan of commercial floors. Here are some factors that affect the health of commercial floors that you should be aware of.
Moisture
Whether your business has carpets, hardwood, or another common commercial flooring material, keeping moisture away from floors is beneficial for preventing mould growth. Moisture in carpets creates stale odours, and bacteria, and can damage a floor’s surface. Hardwood swells when it comes into contact with moisture, which can lead to warping and water damage. Using mats in entryways, hallways, and other high-traffic areas and implementing umbrella stands and coat racks will minimize floor moisture exposure.
Wear & Tear
Cold weather and wet shoes cause wear and tear on commercial floors. The high acidity in rain quickly deteriorates floor finishes, which can affect the longevity of floors. Re-sealing floors before the winter prolongs commercial floors and minimizes wear and tear. Contact Clean Green Solutions to assess the health of your commercial floors, suggest the best floor cleaning method for your business’s floors, and create a tailored cleaning schedule based on your needs.
Safety Hazards
Moisture from wet shoes, coats, and umbrellas can create safety hazards on hard floor surfaces, especially in entryways. Eliminate slips, trips, and falls by using floor mats with grips and wipe up any moisture or spills as soon as they occur. Place safety signs in high-traffic areas to remind employees and guests of potential safety hazards. Consider a wax finish on your current floors if compatible or choose commercial floor materials with better traction.
Autumn Floor Cleaning Schedule
Routine floor care is necessary for businesses during autumn. Choosing the right schedule for your business can be challenging without professional commercial floor experts. Clean Green Solutions recommends basing your floor cleaning schedule on the following: size of space, amount of foot traffic, type of floor material, and use of space. Schools, medical facilities, churches, malls, commercial buildings with tenants, and dental offices need to be extra diligent when maintaining their floors, as they are in a public-facing environment. Offices and law firms should focus on floors in lobbies, waiting areas, kitchens, and bathrooms, as they are high-risk areas where workplace accidents are common.
Not sure where to start? Clean Green Solutions is here to help! They provide free quotes for offices and commercial spaces in downtown Vancouver and Richmond. Their team will create the perfect schedule for your business based on their initial walkthrough and offer expert guidance and advice on problem areas. You will also receive a dedicated cleaning team that is assigned to clean your business, so you never have to worry about different cleaners showing up or constant miscommunication.