General Floor Care, Cleaning and Maintenance Guide

Floors usually take the most abuse of any surface in the building. Floor maintenance is dependent upon the flooring system itself, the traffic conditions, and the type of dirt and debris to which it is exposed. Sherwin-Williams resinous floors are easily maintained because of their physical and chemical tough finishes.

In recognition of the need for regular floor maintenance, the following recommendations will help keep your Sherwin-Williams resinous floors looking like new. The recommended cleaning products and maintenance program is based on the type of floor you have.

RECOMMENDED EPOXY FLOOR CLEANING CHEMICALS

EPOXY FLOOR CLEANING PROCESS

The best method to clean Sherwin-Williams flooring is a five-step process using the recommended cleaning product. The process varies between small and large floors, and between smooth and textured floors.

THE FIVE FLOOR CLEANING STEPS ARE:

1. Sweeping - Always sweep the floor thoroughly before cleaning.
2. Application - The means to put the cleaning product on the floor surface.
3. Agitation - Movement of the cleaning product, with a piece of equipment, on the floor surface to aid in the release of foreign material.
4. Dwell Time - Letting the cleaning product stand on the surface to allow time for emulsifying foreign material.
5. Removal - Removing the cleaning product from the surface of the floor.

EPOXY FLOOR CARE & CLEANING NOTES: 

• Never use a mop to clean a floor that is greasy or oily.
• When using a deck brush, choose a medium/stiff bristle.
• When using a rotary floor machine, use a white, tan or red 3M pad or similar pad.
• When removing solution with a squeegee, use a soft, neoprene squeegee.
• Do not use a water spray to remove cleaning solution from the floor. It will over dilute the solution, causing greases and oils to fall back onto the floor surface.
• Through proper training and education, unnecessary wear of the floor, such as forklift spin and skid marks, can be avoided.
• Spills should be cleaned up immediately as a safety precaution as well as to prevent staining of the floor.
• Surfaces should be adequately protected when moving heavy equipment across the floor.

FLOOR MAINTENANCE & DAMAGE PREVENTION 

Sherwin-Williams resinous floors are installed with several basic types of finish coats including epoxy, polyurethane and acrylic.

Acrylic and polyurethane floors have exceptional mar and scratch resistance while epoxy finishes are harder and will scratch when subjected to abrasive dirt.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT FLOOR CARE, CLEANING, & MAINTAINENCE? 

At Sherwin-Williams, our mission is to provide you with floors that are easy to clean and maintain. If you are looking for maintenance and cleaning instructions for a specific type of flooring, check out our library of maintenance guides. Contact a Sherwin-Williams representative today with any questions or to learn more about our low-maintenance flooring solutions.