High-Gloss Finishes and their Challenges

High-Gloss Finishes and their Challenges   For many companies, the shiny, high-gloss floor is a branding trademark. Retail stores, medical facilities and grocery stores often seek a high-gloss shine for that brand-new, clean feeling.But maintaining that “wet look” finish can be a challenge for facility service providers.These locations are typically high-traffic and high-maintenance, so maintaining a shine can be difficult. There are ways, however, to make the process easier.Here are some tips:· Begin with a high quality ultra-high-speed finish or UHS. The shine from a UHS finish will bounce back when cleaned and burnished.· Dust mopping and damp mopping, or even better, auto-scrubbing will clean dirt and debris and help protect the floor. Select a cleaning solution that will effectively remove dirt while having a neutral effect on the floor’s finish.· Thoroughly clean the floors before burnishing to avoid any grit damaging the finish.· To help maintain the floor’s shine and repair minor damage to the finish, use a mop-on restorer before burnishing at least once a month.· Interim maintenance, including scrubbing and recoating, should be done every two to three months, especially in high traffic areas. This will help remove scratches, even out the finish and delay a complete strip and refinish.At some point, the floor will have to be refinished, but taking advantage of these tips and using high-quality chemicals, tools and equipment will help maintain a resilient, high-gloss shine.If you’d like more tips and assistance with your commercial cleaning needs, call SBMtoday for a FREE consultation or email usSales@superiorbuildingmaintenance.net845-518-6249