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Commercial Floor Care: VCT, Tile, Carpet, and Concrete
Complete guide to commercial floor maintenance including stripping, waxing, scrubbing, and carpet extraction schedules.
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Chris Leung · Founder & CEO
When Did You Last Look at Your Floors? Really Look?
Step back and stare at your VCT tile under the fluorescent lights. See those scuff marks, the yellowing wax, the dull patches? Your patients, customers, and inspectors see them too. Floors are the largest visible surface in any facility — and the first thing people judge.
Floor Types and Maintenance Schedules
| Floor Type | Daily | Weekly | Monthly | Quarterly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCT Tile | Dust mop + damp mop | Auto-scrub | Buff/burnish | Strip + rewax |
| Ceramic/Porcelain | Sweep + mop | Grout scrub | Deep clean | Seal grout |
| Carpet | Vacuum | Spot treat | Bonnet clean | Hot water extract |
| Polished Concrete | Dust mop | Auto-scrub | — | Re-polish |
| Hardwood | Dust mop | Damp mop | — | Screen + recoat |
The Real Cost of Deferred Floor Care
Skipping quarterly strip-and-wax doesn't save money. It shortens the floor's life. Replacing VCT tile costs $3-$7/sqft installed. Maintaining it costs $0.15-$0.30/sqft quarterly.
OSHA Slip/Fall Prevention
Document your floor care schedule. In personal injury claims, the first question is "when was this floor last maintained?" If you can't answer with dated records, you're exposed.