My personal mantra is “make progress, not excuses”.
Maintaining your business’s floors is especially crucial during winter when snow, salt, and moisture can cause significant damage. Here are five practical ways to protect your floors in a commercial setting:
1. Install Entryway Mats
High-quality entry mats are your first line of defense against dirt, moisture, and debris being tracked indoors. During winter, ensure mats are designed to absorb moisture and trap salt effectively. Choose durable, slip-resistant mats that can handle heavy foot traffic. Clean or replace these mats frequently to maintain their effectiveness and prevent water accumulation.
2. Use Protective Chair and Furniture Pads
Furniture and office chairs can cause scratches, dents, and scuffs on your floors over time, especially in high-use areas. Apply protective pads or glides to the legs of chairs, desks, and other furniture. For wheeled office chairs, use protective mats to shield the floor and allow smooth movement without damage.
3. Implement Routine Cleaning and Maintenance
Regular cleaning is crucial for extending the life of your floors, especially during winter when salt and moisture can accumulate quickly. Sweep or vacuum daily to remove dirt and debris, which can act like sandpaper on the surface. Mop frequently with appropriate cleaning solutions to avoid salt residue buildup. Schedule periodic deep cleaning or polishing services to maintain a pristine appearance.
4. Apply Floor Coatings or Sealants
Floor coatings such as epoxy, polyurethane, or wax provide an added layer of protection against stains, scratches, and wear. They’re especially useful for concrete, tile, and hardwood floors in high-traffic areas. In winter, coatings can help protect against moisture and salt damage, making floors easier to clean and maintain.
Spring Cleaning Fever
You deserve a round of applause! You’ve officially made it through winter, and spring is here! As you feel a sense of refreshment with warmer weather and brighter days, you may also catch a case of spring cleaning fever!
Spring cleaning isn’t just essential in your personal home, but your workplace can benefit too. We’ve laid out a few of the most common benefits and needs for spring cleaning.
A Fresh Start
As the dark, gloomy winter days subside and longer, more colorful spring days increase, it can bring to light dirt, dust and grime that had been hidden for months. To bring a renewed spirit to your workplace, a detailed cleaning is essential.
Pesky Allergies
Tree pollen, mold, mildew, ragweed, the list of these pesky allergies is endless as spring nears. Providing a good base cleaning and replacing air filters can help you mitigate the impact in the workplace.
Restore Assets
During winter months, your boots, jackets and even packages can drag in salt and moisture – damaging carpets, furniture and more. Deep cleaning these high foot traffic areas can extend the products life and help eliminate mold and mildew as temperatures increase.
It’s time to put that renewed spring spirit into action!
