Everything You Need to Know About Strip and Wax

When you own a large retail building, you sometimes think of the New Year as a good time to bring polish and shine back into your investment. A good start can be to strip and wax the floors, starting with the front lobby. It doesn’t take long for surfaces that were once bright and beautiful to become scratched, stained and dull. Whatever depleted state your building’s floors are in, you can make them shine once again and prolong their life. Some building owners put off floor cleaning and maintenance for far too long, thinking they are saving money. This is only true in the short term. Your floors are often one of the biggest expenses for a building, so you need to get it right when cleaning them. Over time, a poor visual image of your property, long-term damage and a higher risk of injury can leave you with enormous costs that could have been avoided with a little planning.

The three steps for this job are to prepare, protect, then maintain the floor. Your professionals will start by clearing all furniture and other items out of the way before they begin, and block off the area with the appropriate signage for safety. They will get the surface as clean as possible, sweeping to remove any debris, then mopping or vacuuming to remove dust. After stripping product has coated the floor, most professionals have special machines to make the process easier, followed by a wet vacuum to remove all the stripping product, old wax and water.  

Before applying several new coats of finish to protect the floor and make it shine, your professional will work with you to recommend the best product for your specific floor type.  Understanding the requirements of each surface helps ensure your floors get the proper care to keep them looking good for years to come. Commercial building floors can get dirty quickly, so a proper cleaning will make a positive impression on your tenants and their visitors.

Stripping and waxing are not only a way to get your floors clean, but they also keep away dust and especially the moisture that can develop in a floor over time. Moisture can cause floors to warp and become uneven, which makes them unsafe.

Trust experts to handle your strip and waxing needs. They have the right tools to successfully take your floors from dull to sparkling and they will make sure that safety is a top priority. Their experience and skill will surpass the cost. When those surfaces are clean, shiny and safe, they improve your building’s appearance. This in turn enhances your company’s image, helping attract and retain tenants, their customers and employees.