December 21 brought the first day of winter. While some areas of the country never see winter weather, most will experience snow or wintry mix at some point. Many cities and businesses, use salt to help cut down on ice buildup and potential accidents.

Salt and snow residue can be tracked into workplaces and cause carpets and floors to look dirty and dingy. If not properly cleaned, the salt and moisture can ruin your flooring. Regular professional carpet and floor cleanings are recommended especially during the winter season. In between those cleanings, here are some cleaning tips to help keep those floor sparkling between cleanings.

Cleaning Tips

First tip is prevention! Place mats at entrances to allow employees and customers to wipe their shoes before entering onto the main flooring of your workplace. This will help reduce the amount of salt and chemicals that are tracked into your workplace. Mats are inexpensive and easily replaced if too dirty and dingy. If you experience a heavy snowfall and expect heavy foot traffic at your workplace, replace the mats every few hours to ensure they are dry and moisture is not leaking onto the floor.

Be sure to dry up any moisture as soon as it occurs as this can be a slip and fall hazard. If moisture gets down into carpets or flooring, it can cause mold or damage to the floor. For carpets, use fans to dry.

Clean up salt residue daily. If you are experiencing winter weather and it is likely salt will be tracked in, wipe down tile and hard floors nightly. This will help prevent your floors from becoming cloudy with salt residue buildup.

Be proactive. Scheduling regular floor cleanings with a professional, ahead of winter weather, will prevent any salt buildup and potential damage to flooring.

Make sure the company providing you with cleaning services is taking steps to help you maintain a clean and safe workplace environment.  Check the scope of work and see how often items are being cleaned. Ask for an increase in disinfecting during cold and flu seasons and make sure they are using proper disinfectants and procedures.  

Octagon Building Care can help your business with commercial cleaning services. Please contact us today to see how we can help your business stay clean and healthy.

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