Over time, polished concrete would have small scratches all over the surface caused by regular foot traffic. At first glance, the scratches do not seem noticeable. However, these micro-scratches will cause light to deflect so that the floor will begin to lose its lustre. The scratches will also begin to trap dirt, making the floor even duller in appearance.

The secret to keep your polished concrete floor looking new and lustrous for a longer period of time is to have a good maintenance program, which is actually quite simple to do. Here are some tips to help you.

• Sweep your floor every day. If you have time, it would help if you would also dust mop the polished concrete to keep it as clean as possible.
• Clean and vacuum all the floor mats to prevent build up of dirt. Most often, people remember to clean the floor but not the mats.
• Every week, clean the floor with a special concrete cleaner conditioner that you can buy in most stores. Use a mop to clean the floor and to distribute the conditioner evenly throughout the entire floor area.
• Every month, use a high quality liquid polish for concrete. This will eliminate the micro-scratches on the surface, and will make it easier to clean the floor. There are several liquid polish brands in the market today which can be used together with lithium densifiers to keep your concrete floor looking shiny and new.

You may want to consult with the contractor who installed your polished concrete floor about the best product to use. Listen to their recommendations since they usually know better, given their extensive experience on the maintenance of polished concrete floors.

Posted by Paving Land