Large commercial buildings, particularly schools and community halls use vinyl flooring as it is affordable, easy to maintain and durable. All types of vinyl flooring require maintenance occasionally whether it be re-application of the seal to enhance and protect it or polish that protects the flooring from wear and damage. As professional cleaners in the North East, we have put together our recommendations on stripping, cleaning and polishing your vinyl floor.

1. How to strip vinyl flooring?
When applying a new coating of vinyl flooring it is very important to remove any old surface coating beforehand, failure to do so can cause problems in the future. The first step to removing the old polish is mixing a floor polish removing chemical with water and dispersing it over the required area. Allow a minimum of 15 minutes for the mixture to have an effect. You may need to add approximately three coats per application depending on the number of coats of seal that need to be removed. If stripping off the old coatings is something that has been ignored previously, professional floor cleaning companies can help. Ideal Cleaning use the correct products and industrial cleaning equipment to provide a fast, efficient and quality vinyl floor cleaning service.

2. How to clean vinyl flooring?
Once the surface coating has been stripped and removed, next up it’s time for some deep cleaning to remove the soiling that often becomes trapped in the worn surface of the vinyl. Add a cleaning chemical to hot water and mop the floor surface, we recommend using a course nylon scouring pad underneath your mop to provide the agitation needed to loosen the embedded soiling. Mopping the floor several times with fresh water after this process will help to ensure the surface is clean and any chemical is neutralised.

3. How to apply polish to vinyl flooring - How to seal a vinyl floor?
Before applying any floor polish it is important to ensure the floor is dry and free of any surface contaminants. Grab yourself a pair of rubber gloves, some floor polish, a dry flat mop head and a window cleaning bucket! With the polish in the bucket, work left to right across the room ensuring the floor is evenly covered, wait around 30 minutes before giving a second coat and most importantly, make sure you don’t tread on the polish whilst wet!

Need help maintaining your vinyl flooring? With our experience in providing professional cleaning services to multiple commercial clients in Middlesbrough, Stockton, Darlington and Hartlepool we are confident that we can help. For a free quote, get in touch today on 01642 685 321.

As a business owner juggling multiple projects, cleaning is likely to be the last thing on your agenda. Perhaps you go by the saying ‘out of sight, out of mind’ where if the dirt can’t be seen then it’s not going to affect anyone. However, ignoring the dust and dirt that gathers in areas unreachable can cause more damage than you think.

So what is the solution?
Ideal Cleaning, our family-run business which operates in Middlesbrough, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton offers a high-level cleaning service to commercial clients. Take a look at the key benefits of using our service:

• A high quality yet cost-effective service. By using the correct equipment our high level vacuuming service has the ability to eliminate any dirt, debris or dust and reach the areas that nobody else can.  Whatever industry you work in, whether it be manufacturing, distribution, retail or commercial, our affordable, specialist cleaning services can help you.
• Fully trained technicians. High reach vacuuming is far from simple and can be dangerous if done improperly, however all of our technicians have an extensive background in high level industrial cleaning. They follow a professional procedure to ensure the environment being cleaned is approached correctly and conducted in a safe manner. Priority high level areas often include ceilings, walls, beams, rafters, lights, ducts and pipes.
• Minimum disruption. As the whir of the vacuum can be noisy, we can work together to establish an agreed-upon time slot that minimises any disruption to your employees. Please note, we are able to operate outside of the standard 9-5 business hours, dependant on your needs.
• Commitment to safety. We comply with all health and safety protocols, including the use of appropriate signage when cleaning is in place to warn those in the serviced area about potential hazards. Also, making sure all of our employees are trained on working safely at all times whilst being equipped with the correct protective equipment and clothing.
• Flexibility. A totally flexible service whereby you will not be tied into any contracts. Our services are available on an ad-hoc basis or we can arrange regular cleaning visits instead of waiting until there is a significant build-up of dirt and dust.

For us, it’s not just about providing immaculate, professional cleaning services, it is about developing a strong relationship with our commercial clients and customers. With our reputation as North East cleaning specialists in areas including Middlesbrough, Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton, we can ensure the best possible results. Allow Ideal Cleaning to help your business maintain a high level of hygiene without any concerns, call today on 01642 685321.