How to Clean Your Recycled Rubber Floors
Recycled rubber floors are exposed to dirt and grime, especially in a school. Luckily, they’re easy to clean and maintain! To keep your recycled rubber flooring clean enough to protect your students, follow the tips below for daily and long-term maintenance. Don’t miss the easy cleaning tips from Dinoflex that can help keep the floor covering in your high schools, middle schools, universities, and preschools sparkling clean.
How Do I Clean My Recycled Rubber Floor?
For starters, it’s important to keep an entrance mat or runner near each door to protect your recycled rubber flooring. Avoid using excess water during routine maintenance.
Clean your recycled rubber flooring immediately after installation using the steps below:
- Remove loose debris, dirt, and dust with a dustmop or vacuum.
- Use a pH-neutral detergent and mop to clean the surface. You can also use an auto scrubber with soft – medium bristles in large areas.
- Utilize a medium bristle brush to scrub the surface in heavy traffic areas. If you use a wet vacuum, rinse several times to remove all detergent residue.
Daily Maintenance of Recycled Rubber Flooring
Schools need a flooring surface that can withstand heavy use and look good on a daily basis. Our Evolution commercial recycled rubber flooring tiles are ideal for a school setting since this flooring product offers high traction, underfoot comfort, sound reduction properties and is so easy to maintain. With proper care, you can maintain the beauty and comfort of all our recycled rubber tiles. Follow these steps for effective daily maintenance:
- Clean your rubber tiles daily with a dustmop and lightly damp mop the floor. For best results, use a microfiber mop.
- Minimize use of detergent and always choose cleaning products with a neutral PH balance.
- Avoid heavy pooling of water, particularly between the seams.
Extra Tips
Follow the tips below to protect your recycled rubber floors:
- In case of heavy dirt, you can use a low-speed single disk floor machine to remove stubborn dirt and stains.
- A spray buffing system safe for rubber flooring will restore natural sheen to your floors.
- Safeguard from UV exposure by keeping blinds closed in direct sunlight.
- Move area rugs and furniture for even colour change and longer use.
- Take note, temperatures above 45° C can permanently damage recycled rubber flooring. Be mindful of objects you store on or near your recycled rubber flooring.
For more easy cleaning tips or to schedule a consultation for Dinoflex recycled rubber flooring call 877-713-1899. You can also fill out our contact form to get a quote.