How can you always have safe and presentable industrial floors? With professional cleaning! Professional cleaning of industrial floors is a crucial element to ensure safe and presentable workspaces that facilitate operations.
In this post, we will explore the most effective solutions and machines for cleaning industrial floors. From maintenance to the choice of equipment, you will find all the tips to keep every industrial surface always impeccable.
Maintenance and Cleaning of Industrial Floors
Maintenance and cleaning of industrial floors is fundamental not only for aesthetics but also for the safety and functionality of workspaces. Every type of floor has different specific needs that require appropriate cleaning and maintenance techniques.
Proper maintenance of industrial floors prevents premature wear, avoid accidents, and helps ensure a healthy work environment. From our perspective, there are two fundamental aspects to consider for the maintenance and cleaning of industrial floors: the equipment and the frequency.
Equipment and Products
The choice of equipment and products for cleaning industrial floors must be made according to the type of floor. It’s important to use specific detergent both for the type of surface, to avoid damage, and for the equipment being used.
For example, for floor scrubbers, it is essential to use a low-foam detergent to prevent damage to the machine. The equipment, on the other hand, should be chosen based on the type of dirt: for example, floor scrubbers for maintenance or deep cleaning, sweepers for removing dust and small solid debris, industrial vacuum cleaners for production waste, and pressure washers for encrustations.
Cleaning frequency
The frequency of cleaning is a fundamental aspect of maintaining industrial flooring. It obviously depends on the type of activity performed and the traffic the floor is subjected to. In environments with high movement of people or materials, we always recommend daily maintenance cleaning.
In less trafficked areas, however, it may be enough to schedule weekly cleaning. The important thing is to define and organize a clear calendar that includes all cleaning activities in detail.
Industrial Resin Floors: Characteristics
Industrial resin floors are appreciated for their durability, resistance to chemicals, and ease of maintenance. They are particularly suitable for high-traffic environments such as warehouses, logistics centers, factories, and workshops, thanks to their ability to withstand heavy loads and resist aggressive chemicals that might spill on the floor.
Resin creates a continuous, joint-free surface, reducing the risk of infiltration, facilitating cleaning, and allowing for smooth movement of forklifts and carts. Regarding the cleaning of industrial floors, choosing resin offers the great advantage of significantly simplifying maintenance. A smooth, continuous surface indeed makes operations easier, reducing both time and operational costs.
How to Clean Industrial Resin Floors
For cleaning resin floors, we always recommend mechanizing the operations. Since these are large surfaces, it is unthinkable to use manual systems. Therefore, to achieve optimal results, we suggest organizing the cleaning of industrial resin floors in two phases:
Remove dust and small solid debris with industrial vacuum cleaners and/or with industrial sweepers. This allows you to proceed to the next phase.
Proceed with washing, and in this case, floor scrubbers are essential because, in addition to washing, they leave the floors immediately dry and therefore safe. As mentioned earlier, remember to use a specific detergent than can be used with the floor scrubber and for resin floors. To achieve great results without damaging the flooring, remember to choose the right floor scrubber brushes.
Industrial Concrete Floor: Characteristics
Industrial concrete floors are widely used for their exceptional strength and ability to withstand heavy loads, making them ideal for warehouses, parking lots, production facilities, and areas with heavy vehicle and machinery traffic.
Concrete is an extremely versatile material that can be treated with various techniques to enhance both its aesthetic and functional properties. For example, polishing gives the concrete floor a shiny, smooth appearance, making it easier to clean and reducing dirt adhesion.
How to Clean Industrial Concrete Floors
For cleaning industrial concrete floors, we also recommend mechanizing the operations. If you want to learn more about the topic, read our article How to Clean Industrial Concrete Floors, where you will find detailed information and useful tips.
In the meantime, we suggest following these key steps to ensure effective cleaning and keep the surface in optimal condition:
- Remove dust and small solid debris with an industrial vacuum cleaner or an industrial sweeper.
Next, proceed with washing the concrete floor using an industrial floor scrubber, which allows you to have clean and dry surfaces in one pass. Again, make sure to choose floor scrubber brushes and detergent suitable for concrete floors.
Consider applying sealants to the industrial concrete floor, which can significantly simplify cleaning by protecting it from stains and infiltration, prolonging the floor’s lifespan, and making maintenance easier.
Cleaning a Workshop Floor
If you are reading this post about industrial floor cleaning, you probably want to know how to clean a workshop floor. Workshops are subject to vehicle traffic, leading to the accumulation of dirt, grease, and debris that can make the floor slippery and dangerous. The steps we suggest for cleaning a workshop floor are:
Remove dust and small debris. As mentioned earlier, use professional equipment such as vacuum cleaners and sweepers.
- Pretreat stains. Identify any stains or stubborn dirt and treat them with a specific cleaner for resin or concrete floors. Let the cleaner act for the time indicated on the product instructions before proceeding with washing. Remember that if you use a floor scrubber to clean the workshop, which we recommend for professional results, you can perform a pre-wash. We explained this technique in the post where we listed the 8 floor scrubber hacks only the pros know.
- Wash the workshop floor with a floor scrubber using brushes and detergent suitable for the surface and the dirt to be treated.
Machines for cleaning industrial floors
As we have seen in the various steps related to cleaning industrial floors, machines are an indispensable solution for achieving optimal results on large surfaces. There are different types of machines for cleaning industrial floors, each designed to meet specific needs.
Let’s analyze the main categories we recommend for industrial floors:
- Floor scrubbers
- Sweepers
- Industrial vacuum cleaners
- Pressure washers
Floor scrubbers
Floor scrubbers: are ideal for large smooth surfaces in resin or concrete, allowing you to achieve excellent results in reduced time. Based on the average sizes of floors in the industrial sector, we recommend choosing a walk-behind floor scrubber like the Versa for congested areas, while the Vega or Omnia are suitable for floors requiring strong cleaning power. For ride-on floor scrubbers, the Innova and Innova Comfort models offer high performance for maintenance cleaning. Optima and the C range, on the other hand, are perfect for both maintenance and deep cleaning in industrial settings.
Sweepers
Sweepers: they are particularly useful machines for cleaning both indoor and outdoor areas by removing dust and debris from large surfaces. Among the Comac sweepers, we recommend the ride-on models CS60, CS700, and CS800 for cleaning surfaces up to 15,000 m2. For larger spaces, we suggest opting for industrial sweepers like the CS80, CS90, CS100, CS110, and CS120, and for even larger surfaces, street sweepers such as the HP4000 and HP6000. These machines are designed to efficiently clean extensive areas.
Industrial vacuum cleaners
Industrial vacuum cleaners: they are crucial for removing fine dust, debris, and heavy materials in industrial settings. Comac industrial vacuum cleaners are specifically designed to handle a wide variety of materials including metal shavings, production waste, oils, lubricants, and even hazardous dust like Zone 22 materials where ATEX models can work.
Pressure washers
Pressure washers: they are indispensable for cleaning surfaces that are particularly dirty or encrusted. They use high-pressure water to effectively remove stubborn dirt in industrial environments such as grease, oils, and other contaminants. Comac pressure washers are ideal for untreated concrete floors and surfaces that require deep cleaning. Models like the CI H10 and CI H30 hot water pressure washers are particularly effective for eliminating grease and oils, providing a powerful and versatile solution for industrial cleaning.
Professional Cleaning of Industrial Floors: Get Advice from the Expert
In this post, we’ve provided you with many tips, but the most important one is to always rely on industry experts. Cleaning industrial floors requires in-depth knowledge of techniques, equipment, and the most suitable products for each type of surface. Only an experienced professional can accurately assess the specific needs of your workplace and recommend the best solutions to ensure optimal results.
Contact us now: a network of authorized Comac distributors is at your complete disposal to provide support, advice, and solutions that will help you keep your industrial floors clean and safe.
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