VCT is a popular flooring choice for many commercial buildings, such as retail stores, schools, gymnasiums, and medical offices. This flooring is an excellent option for high-traffic areas and is relatively low cost.
Protecting VCT Flooring
Although VCT flooring is very resilient and water-resistant, it requires regular cleaning and upkeep. Without regular maintenance of VCT flooring, you risk your floors looking dull and possibly sustaining damage.
- Use door mats. Door mats should be used at all entrances to decrease the dirt and debris entering your building, which could scuff and scratch your floor.
- Wipe up spills. Immediately cleaning up spills helps prevent discoloring due to prolonged moisture exposure. Depending on the nature of the spill, you can mop up the area or use a VCT-safe cleaner to take care of the spill.
- Sweep and dust. Before washing the floor, sweep and dust (or vacuum) the VCT floor to achieve cleaner flooring and maintain the sheen.
- Regularly clean floors. VCT floors must be cleaned daily to prevent dirt and debris from scuffing them (this is where a reputable commercial cleaning company can come in, saving you time and money).
- Avoid cleaner build-up. After washing the floor with a VCT-safe cleaner, promptly rinse the floor to prevent cleaner residue build-up that can cause the floor to lose its luster.
- Use furniture pads. Use furniture pads on all the legs of furniture and chairs to prevent scratches and scuff marks.
- Use chair mats. Use chair mats under chairs to slide or roll chairs without damaging the floor.
- Don't use abrasive cleaning solutions. Abrasive cleaning solutions contain tiny particles that act like scouring agents and can significantly damage the floor. Always use VCT-safe cleaners on your floor.
As with all flooring, VCT requires some maintenance. Sometimes, your floor must be waxed to keep it bright and shiny. Daily cleaning and maintenance will prolong the time between waxing sessions. Eventually, the floor must be stripped of all previous wax applications and resealed.
- Buffing VCT Flooring:
Buffing VCT floors regularly to maintain the floors' shine is highly recommended. The surface is renewed with a high-speed floor machine, regaining its luster. VCT floors needed to be buffed weekly for high-traffic areas, and about once a month would do for lesser-trafficked areas.
- VCT Floor Stripping, Sealing and Waxing:
VCT floor stripping should always be done by a commercial cleaning company. The floor is stripped of the finish and grime using a floor-stripping machine. Next, the flooring is refinished with a fresh coat of wax and sealed to prolong its life.
Commercial Cleaning Company
Outsourcing the maintenance of your Vinyl Composition Tile is a wise business investment. Having a reputable commercial cleaning company routinely maintain your VCT floors extends their life and saves you money. At Tropical Breeze, we are fully equipped to handle all your VCT needs. Give us a call today! Allow us to save you time and money.