How Clean Your Floors Tips Janitorial Cleaning Experts

Clean floors
count. In between mopping you can maintain the cleanliness of your floors
with sweeping and spot cleaning, but nothing compares to giving your floor a
thorough, deep-clean by mopping on a regular basis. The frequency will depend
on your building and floor type as well as the amount of foot traffic the
area receives. A good rule of thumb is at least once a
week. 

Take
The Right Approach To
Mopping

While mopping may seem elementary, there is a
technique involved that makes a difference. You want to make sure the floors
are actually being cleaned and you are not simply moving dirt around. If you
have to take on the task of cleaning the floors of your business yourself,
here are some basic tips to keep in mind: 

• Start by moving any large furniture out of the
  way.
• Sweep or vacuum first to remove dirt, dust, and
  debris.
• Use warm water and just the right amount of cleaning
  solution. This will vary depending on the size of your bucket, but it is
  usually a very small amount to avoid leaving behind
  residue. 
• Make sure the type of mop and cleaning solution are
  appropriate for the type of floor. This could be tile, laminate, vinyl, or
  hardwood.
• Avoid mopping yourself into a corner by starting in
  the farthest corner and then working your way towards an
  exit.
• Divide the floor into
  sections 
• Use a second bucket of clean water for rinsing your
  mop.
• Maintain a good posture and use ergonomic equipment
  to avoid injuries.
• Go over the surface one final time with fresh, warm
  water to remove any residue.
• Let everything dry completely before walking on the
  floors. 

We hope that you find these tips handy and may use
them for the floors of your home as well. We also know that keeping a
business clean and mopping as frequently as your building needs may not be
possible for you to handle alone. You deserve to have a team that can support
your cleaning needs in a manner that is sustainable and fits your schedule
and your budget. 

Let
Stratus Building Solutions Handle The Dirty Work

The plight of proper floor care can feel relentless.
Stratus Building Solutions offers
janitorial
cleaning to give your
business the highest quality level of clean possible. You can always depend
on our professionalism and expert approach. Each Stratus franchisee employs a
unique wash, scrub, and dry technology that uses 90% less water and
detergents than traditional mopping. Stratus also only uses certified green
cleaning solutions. This is better on the environment and healthier for the
people who work in or visit your building. 

Turn to Stratus Cleaning Solutions for commercial
janitorial services. We take on all the tough cleaning tasks, large and
small, so your busines stays spotless and clean. This boosts productivity,
protects your image, and frees up your time so you can focus on the business
at hand. Learn more about the Stratus approach by visiting
StratusClean.com.