Rubber flooring is perfect for use in school gyms, commercial fitness centres, dance centres, rehabilitation facilities and industrial settings, where heavy traffic and high impact are prevalent, but have you ever noticed how quickly it can become dusty and dirty? Caring for rubber flooring is fairly easy, and it’s important to make sure it’s kept clean, otherwise it can become a suitable environment for harmful bacteria. Through careful cleaning, you can keep your rubber flooring clean and safe for those on it.
Taking Care of Your Rubber Floors
Sweeping and Vacuuming Debris
The first step in keeping your rubber floor clean is removing visible dust and debris through either sweeping or vacuuming. This is vital as it removes surface dust and grime and prepares the floor for further, and more in-depth cleaning.
Mopping
Mopping takes care of any spills on the floor. Of course, you should mop up immediate spills, but this step should follow sweeping and/or vacuuming as part of your regular cleaning process.
Sanitizing and Deep Cleaning
When it’s time for a deep clean, sanitizing is an essential step to cleaning your rubber flooring. The step of sanitizing your flooring is important as it kills bacteria. Sanitizing can be labour intensive – which is where it can pay to use a commercial cleaning service.
At Canadian Carpet Cleaning, we not only sweep, vacuum and mop but correct surface scuffs and abrasions. We have the expertise to do a deep clean and sanitizing of your rubber flooring. We pride ourselves on using safe and eco-friendly cleaning solutions. Above all, we provide the heavy tools needed to do the buffing, wet vacuuming and more so you don’t have to worry about keeping heavy equipment on hand to get the job done.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Cleaning Rubber Flooring
Here are some general tips to keep in mind when caring for your rubber floors.
Do:
- Make it a habit to sweep and/or vacuum your floors on a weekly basis at minimum.
- Use nonabrasive implements like mops made of microfiber or nylon. Try to avoid cotton mops as they can leave dust on your flooring.
Don’t:
- Use gritty abrasive cleansers or steel wool. You’ll end up damaging your floor.
- Use bleach or any acid-based cleaner, like vinegar.
- Overuse water as it can get into any gaps in the flooring and cause damage to the subfloor.
Extend the Life of your Rubber Flooring
Make your cleaning duties easier for yourself and your business. With our commercial floor care services, we can extend the life of your rubber flooring. Our commercial cleaning experts will work with you to set up a schedule to clean your rubber flooring whether it is daily, weekly, monthly, or even on-demand, whatever best suits you and your business.