6 Tips to Maintaining and Extending the Life of Your VCT Flooring (Vinyl Composition Tile)
If you own a commercial building or are responsible for its maintenance, you might find that keeping your VCT flooring clean and in excellent condition can be challenging. At Rodriguez Cleaning and Restoration Services, our goal is to educate you, provide you with the tools, and assist you with your flooring maintenance. This may also extend to the building as well.
Here are 6 tips that will help you maintain your VCT flooring:
- Hire a Professional Floor Installer. Knowing the exact amount of glue needed can be tricky. If too much glue is used, it may seep between the cracks, making it very hard to remove. Trying to install or repair flooring yourself could end up costing more in cleanup than hiring a professional.
- Use Floor Mats. Place mats around doorways, especially at entrances and exits. These mats will collect dust and dry soil that can scratch your flooring. Remember to vacuum the mats regularly to keep them clean.
- Dust Mop Daily. Dust mopping daily will help collect dry soil that acts like sandpaper, potentially damaging the tile. Regular dusting helps extend the life of your flooring.
- Wet Mop Regularly. Ideally, wet mop every day. If daily mopping isn’t feasible, aim to do it at least twice a week. Clean up spills immediately to prevent staining.
- Burnish Weekly. To maintain your floor’s shine, burnish it once a week using a high-speed floor scrubber with a white pad. Lower-speed machines are for stripping and waxing. Using a white pad is crucial to avoid scratching the flooring.
- Strip and Wax Periodically. Stripping removes old wax buildup. Let the stripping solution sit for 20 minutes before mopping it up with a clean mop and water. Once the floor is dry, apply wax. We recommend 3-5 coats of wax, depending on traffic. More coats are needed for high-traffic areas.
We hope these tips help you maintain your VCT flooring. For any assistance with maintenance, remember you can count on Rodriguez Cleaning and Restoration for all your flooring cleaning needs.
