Maintaining your EPI floor system properly and regularly will result in a permanently beautiful, high-quality and safe floor. Factors determining the amount of cleaning and maintenance are colour and design, but also the floor’s load. As our design floors are not porous, they do not let through moisture and are easy to clean.
For example in the Netherlands Smart Floor Solutions sells high-quality cleaning products and machines we used as an example in this maintenance advice. You can order the products on www.smartfloorsolutions.nl.
Maintenance consists of four parts:
To prevent scratches we advise putting a scraper or absorptive mat, e.g. Storax or Hamat at the door. This prevents sand and stone dust to be tracked into the building. We suggest the entrance solutions of Storax of Hamat.
Prevention is key, make sure furniture cannot scratch the floor. Lift your furniture when moving it instead of shoving it and cover furniture legs. For more information about chair glides or furniture pads please check epi.scratchnomore.nl. Make sure office chairs are fitted with special soft wheels for hard floor covering.
Please prevent placing wet or moist objects such as wood, rubber and leather on the floor as these may cause staining.
Regularly check for stains so they can be removed before they become permanent. Certain substances, for example, alcohol, iodine, ketchup and mustard can create permanent stains. Have you had a party where a glass of wine was spilt, mop this up as fast as possible, at least within 30 minutes to prevent the stain to become permanent.
A carpet under your furniture is also a good idea. A beautiful carpet gives your room just that extra touch and it prevents possible scratches. However, the bottom layer of your carpet should not contain any softening agents, i.e. it should not have any jelly-like substances. This also applies to any antiskid mats. It is best to choose a carpet made of natural materials such as wool or jute.
Dust mopping/vacuuming does not remove all dirt. It is necessary to wet clean the floor at least once a week after vacuuming it. You can do this by hand or mechanically, depending on the surface and the amount of dirt.
Please refrain from using abrasives, as these may cause scratches; also, agents containing chlorine may leave stains on self-levelling floors. Products containing soap and polymers are also unsuitable, as they leave behind a film, which affects cleaning in due course. In a nutshell: you should clean your floor regularly in the prescribed way and use cleaning products that are suitable for your floor. Smart Floor Solutions sells high-quality cleaning products and handy scrubber driers. You can order products via http://www.smartfloorsolutions.nl
Your EPI floor is finished with an EPI topcoat. This makes the floor easy to maintain. Depending on how the floor is used and the related degree of soiling the floor needs a thorough clean once or twice a year. This will remove persistent dirt affecting the floor’s appearance. Use Smart Floor Solutions SP50 (ratio 1:1 to 1:50).
Method
| Action | Method | Product | Frequence | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dust mopping (dry) and/or Vacuuming (soft brush) | Microfibre cloth | Daily | Dust mopping system | |
| Mopping | Moist, not too much water | Smart Floor Solutions MP50 – Dose 1:1 to 1:50 | Weekly | Flat mop-system with microfibre |
| Scrub with red pad and water vacuuming (as needed and minimum twice per year) | Smart Floor Solutions SP50 – Dose 1:1 to 1:50 | Periodic | Scrubber dryer machine with a red pad. Doodle-bug with red pad for edges | |
| Rubber marks and heavy soiling | Spray heavily soiled places | Smart Floor Solutions SP50 spray-bottle | Weekly | Red pad / damp moist cloth |
