There are 3 primary causes that result in premature shine deterioration of a polished concrete floor:
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Using harsh chemicals
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Using harsh brushes and pads
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Doing nothing
But the number one cause is . . .
DOING NOTHING!
That’s right. The number 1 cause is neglect (or just using water).
The final sheen of a polished floor is created by using finer and finer grit diamond pads until the surface gleams. Constant foot traffic, forklifts, pallet jacks, etc. relentlessly pick up foreign soils and redistribute these soils throughout the floor, leaving a scuffed appearance. Using only water as a cleaning solution is not effective. Water will not suspend the dirt which allows debris to remain on the floor.
Ask for our brochure “Care of Polished Concrete” (PDF) for maintenance recommendations.
Blackwell’s Inc.
Industrial Specialty Cleaning
Concrete Coatings and Concrete Repair
LaGrange, GA
706-883-6239
