How Often Should Floors be Waxed?

How Often Should Floors be Waxed?

In public and commercial settings, floor waxing is an important part of a cleaning and maintenance schedule. A key part of keeping your floors looking shiny and new. But how often should floors be waxed?

Here we take a closer look at the benefits of waxing a floor, the optimal frequency for carrying it out, and find out which cleaning equipment will do the best job in achieving the finish you desire.

Why Should Businesses Wax Their Floors?

Regular floor waxing helps to improve the floor’s appearance by giving it a glossy aesthetic. It also helps to reinforce the quality of the flooring. Waxing also helps prolong the floor’s life by protecting it from scratches, spills, and stains.

The frequency of floor waxing is dependent on the type of flooring and the type of wear the floor is exposed to.

Concrete floors, ceramic tiles, and vinyl flooring are the flooring finishes that benefit from waxing and buffing. The waxing process works on different floors, by sealing the surface and making it shine.

Floors that experience high levels of foot traffic are likely to need waxing more frequently compared to quieter areas. The surface in busier locations will become thinner and wear out more quickly, exposing the original material underneath and leaving it prone to damage. If the floor becomes badly damaged, it can be very costly to repair sections or replace the whole area entirely.

How Often Should Floors be Waxed?

Floor waxing can be carried out in stages:

Scrubbing & Wax

When a floor has lost its shine and is appearing dull in places, it might be time to carry out a scrub & wax. A low speed single disc machine, like the Viper LS160HD, will allow you to scrub away one or two layers of wax. This will prepare the floor for recoating with a new layer of wax before buffering to a shine finish. Scrubbing is a less intensive floor treatment, and should be carried out approximately every six months.

Stripping & Wax

Every twelve to eighteen months your floor is likely to need stripping. More aggressive than a scrub, the stripping process removes every layer of wax entirely, allowing you to apply a fresh wax surface to newly protect the floor underneath. The Viper HS350 is a great example of a high-speed single disc, making it perfect for heavy duty cleaning like stripping a floor.

From schools and hospitals to hotels and offices, waxed floors can be found in range of settings. To ensure your waxed floor stays in the best possible shape get in touch with the experts at Eco Energy Cleaning Solutions in Widnes. Call 0151 424 0026 for advice on our fantastic range of commercial floor cleaning machines. With rental and purchase options available, you’re sure to find the best solution to suit your budget. Alternatively, arrange a FREE demonstration of our single-disc cleaning equipment, and watch us transform a tired wax floor with a high-shine finish.

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