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Winter weather can be especially hard on commercial floors. Moisture and tracked-in residue from outside can quickly wear down finishes, create safety concerns, and shorten the life of your flooring. Without a proper maintenance plan, even well-maintained floors can begin to look dull and damaged long before they should.
The good news? Protecting your floors during winter doesn’t require complicated processes—just a consistent, proactive approach. These three simple steps can help preserve floor surfaces and extend their lifespan throughout the colder months.
1. Dust Mop Frequently to Remove Tracked-In Residue
One of the biggest threats to floors during winter is fine residue that gets tracked in from outside. While it may not always be visible, this residue can act as an abrasive, gradually scratching and dulling floor surfaces as foot traffic moves across it.
Dust mopping floors frequently helps remove this tracked-in residue before it spreads and causes damage. Focusing on entrances, hallways, and other high-traffic areas can significantly reduce wear and help maintain a cleaner and safer environment.
2. Use a Floor-Safe Cleaning Solution
Using the right cleaning solution is critical during winter months. Harsh or improperly diluted products can damage finishes, leave residue behind, or fail to fully break down winter buildup.
Simplifill’s Clean By Peroxy is a floor-safe cleaning solution designed to effectively remove residue while protecting floor finishes. When used as part of a regular cleaning routine, it helps maintain appearance, improve safety, and extend the life of commercial flooring without harsh chemicals.
3. Stop Moisture and Residue at the Door
Prevention is one of the most effective strategies for winter floor care. Entryways are the first line of defense, and proper matting plays a major role in protecting floors throughout the facility.
Using entry mats and runners helps capture moisture and residue before it reaches interior floor surfaces. Keeping mats clean and properly placed ensures they remain effective and reduces the amount of winter buildup tracked throughout the building.
A Proactive Winter Floor Care Approach
Winter conditions don’t have to result in damaged floors. By combining frequent dust mopping, the use of a floor-safe cleaning solution like Simplifill’s Clean By Peroxy, and effective entryway prevention, facilities can significantly reduce wear and maintain cleaner, safer floors all season long.
A consistent winter floor care routine protects your investment, improves appearance, and helps ensure floors continue to perform—no matter what the weather brings.
