How to Care an Epoxy floor?

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How to Care an Epoxy Floor?
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Epoxy floors are easy to maintain. They do not
require much of your time, money, and effort. All
they need is a bit of care and attention. This
is the primary reason why people choose to get
epoxy floors for their residential and
commercial places. But heres a twist, only the
floor with a fine finish will be able to earn
good care and maintenance. So, if you choose to
get epoxy floors, those must be well-installed.
For the best epoxy flooring services in
Melbourne, contact the team of Tuff Build and get
premium flooring services. Not just the homes,
many people also consider epoxy coating services
especially for their garages because of the
benefits it provides. Epoxy floors act as a
protective layer. It protects the underlying
concrete from stains, moisture, grease, and
cracks. In the long run, epoxy floors save you a
great deal on cleaning and maintenance costs too
as it does not require regular cleaning. Garages
require durable flooring surfaces because the
heavy vehicles are often moved in and out and
epoxy coated floors are considered the best
because of their resilience and toughness. Also,
it requires minimal maintenance to keep it
intact and in shape. Even if you use the garage
consistently, you can expect the floor to
maintain its luster. However, you can only
maintain its shine if you adhere to the
following simple practices. Care for epoxy
flooring solution simply through the following
steps
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Do Away with the Regular Dirt and Dust
The very first step is the basic one. Keep the
floor clean from dust and dirt. If the epoxy
floor is installed in garages, every day, dirt
and dust from vehicles will settle on the floor.
If the dust is not wiped off regularly, the floor
may get a permanent dent and even a mark. To
care for the epoxy floor, it is important for
you to keep the floor dust and grit-free. If you
fail to do it regularly, the grit may embed into
the surface, therefore leading to a scratch on
the epoxy floor surface. In fact, with time,
multiple scratches can also show up, no matter
how tough is the epoxy floor.
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How to Clean the Dirt and Grit?
In order to keep the dirt away, you can use a
shop vacuum. Also, you can choose a brush with
soft bristles. Just remove the dirt gently with
the brush. This will also prevent any scratches
on the floor. It is recommended to dust mop at
least once a week. The frequency can vary too
depending on the dust accumulated on the surface.
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Things to Use You can use diluted ammonia as a
cleaning solution. Use warm water to clean the
epoxy floor. You can pour around 3 to 5 ounces
of ammonia into a gallon of hot water. Then use
that solution to mop the floors. Things to
Avoid Here are some of the things you must not
use Harsh Chemicals The products with citrus
or vinegar in it should be avoided. Such harsh
products remove the glossy finish from Epoxy
Floors. Soap-Based Cleaner Avoid using a
soap-based cleaner. These cleaners leave
overcasts on the floor that builds up the epoxy
finish. It makes the floor dangerously slippery
when wet. To do away with the dust, a deck brush
and scrub brush will do the trick. Also, it will
prevent any damage that may come from power
washing. Also, it is suggested to place a
walk-off mat to remove any dirt, snow, or water
that can come from vehicles, and shoes. If you
deep clean the area every month, your floor will
stay in a good shape. Do it as per the need and
requirement.
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Clean Up Chemicals on the Spot
Car oil, chemicals, gasoline, brake fluid, and
antifreeze can be spot cleaned easily. When the
oil is spilled, it is suggested to clean it on
the spot with a paper towel or multi-purpose
shop towel. No matter the type of chemical and
regardless of its source, it must be cleaned
immediately because the chemicals can cause
headaches, allergic reactions, and respiratory
issues. Although epoxy floor coatings can resist
stains another characteristic of this coating,
the gas, and any motor oil can damage the epoxy
floor, if left alone for too long. In case
all-purpose cleaners, paint, or any course
liquids are spilled on the Epoxy floor, they
also need to be cleaned up as soon as
possible. Battery acid should not be allowed to
stay on the epoxy floor because it will lead to
discoloration and it can damage the epoxy floor
as well as the concrete below the epoxy
coating. If the above-mentioned chemicals are not
cleaned on time, the epoxy can lead to
discoloration and can even start emitting a foul
smell. Furthermore, it can also weaken the
durability of the coating. Since chemical spills
can happen quite frequently in the place with a
moment of vehicles is more, it is advised to
always neutralize the chemical agent in the
garage.
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How to Clean Chemicals? Pro tip- Do not clean the
chemical with water immediately after the
spill. It is better to use a neutralizer to avoid
unwanted reactions before washing it with water.
After that, use a cleaning cloth such as chamois
or rubber, or foam to get away with any
liquid. Special Attention to Protect the Floor
from Damages Prevention is better than cure. The
saying goes well with the epoxy flooring too.
Heres how you can do it Use floor mats and
plywood as an extra platform. Make the area
debris-free when dealing with heavy traffic.
Debris can cause scratches on the surface. Use a
welding mat for the whole welding area. The
welding mat will shield the area from heat and
splatters. While using lifters or jacks, place
half-inch plywood as a platform. It will shield
the floor from injuries. In the case of the home
garage, set small mats under the bike stand to
avoid any scratch on the epoxy floor
coating. You can also use high-quality household
floor wax for easy cleaning and added protection
to the floor.
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Do Not Linger On Just Spot Clean the Area
In case, you are short of time, instead of
cleaning the whole area, it is better to clean
the spot where oil or any other item has been
spilled. It is easier to spot clean the areas
that need help. This method of spot cleaning is
useful for the areas that have gathered dirt, or
water. All you need to do is just sweep it, or
vacuum the dirt. How to Do Spot Cleaning? For the
liquid that has been spilled, first, remove the
solid debris and gather the dirt with a
degreaser and shop towel. The next step is to mop
the area with hot water. Epoxy floors are
water-resistant and are relatively faster to
clean and maintain. Heres a warning, the
cleaning process will be easy if the floor
installation is done with utmost care. To get
the best epoxy flooring service in Melbourne
ontact Tuff Build. In case of stains, use a soft
scrubbing pad. The stain will be removed easily
without you having to scrub it hard. Rusting is
quite common in garages with heavy equipment. In
case of rust spots, the procedure to remove
stains will also be the same.
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Erase Tire Marks Easily Any mark on the epoxy
flooring will not look good tire marks are no
exception too. If vehicles are moving in and out
on a daily basis, it is suggested to clean those
marks on a daily basis. A quick solution to clean
the tire marks is using a concrete
degreaser. What are Degreasers? Degreasers are
cleaners made specifically to remove stains of
grease, oils, corrosion inhibitors, cutting
fluids, handling soils, and fingerprints. In the
case of epoxy coating, degreasers like simple
green should be used to remove the oil stains and
tire marks. Working of a Degreaser The
degreasers draw up the oil from the floor. On
drying up, it changes into a powder so that it
can be cleaned easily. Drip the degreaser on the
tire marks and stains and let it saturate for
around 10 minutes. You can let it stay for a
longer time as well depending on the heaviness of
marks Once the liquid dries up, sweep the floor
and get rid of the dirt.
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Things to Use

• Use a soft nylon brush to scrub the marks gently.
  If the stain is stubborn, continue the same above
  steps and then sweep the spots away.
• Taking care of epoxy floor coating is not rocket
  science. Once you get epoxy flooring at your
  home, office, or any other commercial building,
  just make it a habit to clean the spilled over
  substance immediately. Do not allow the stain to
  sit on the floor for long. Do away with the
  laziness and bid adieu to the epoxy floor
  coating spillovers.
• Tuff Builds epoxy flooring services are the best
  in Melbourne. No matter where you choose to get
  the epoxy floor coating done these offer
  innumerable benefits.
• Available in several colors and finishes.
  Liquid-tight and resistant to acids, chemicals.
  Easy to clean, and hygienic.
• Impact-resistant and shock-resistant.
• If you want to bring a revolution in the look of
  your home, just contact us and let the work get
  started.

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