There are many benefits to using FreeStyle products from SelecTech as flooring for labs. The features most of our customers cite as the best are their durability and low maintenance requirements. However, just because a floor is low maintenance, that doesn’t mean you never have to clean it. Our floor tiles are highly durable, but they’re not indestructible, so routine maintenance is necessary to keep them in good condition and minimize the risk of damage.
FreeStyle flooring products are the best choice for labs. Here are some tips to maintain your floors and protect your investment.
Basic Maintenance Tasks and Tips
Keeping lab flooring in good condition is easy if you take appropriate care. Here are some things you should do to protect your flooring:
- Utilize walk-off mats in doorways and entranceways when possible
- Regularly sweep or vacuum to remove loose debris and wipe clean with a wet mop
- Use pH-neutral cleaning products to avoid damaging the surface of the floor
- Only use non-abrasive cleaning pads and mops to avoid scratching the floor
- Remove excess cleaning fluid with a mop, auto scrubber, or wet/dry vacuum to prevent water damage
- Allow the flooring to dry thoroughly before resuming foot traffic
Further Cleaning Tips
In addition to routine maintenance, you may need to put in some extra effort to restore your floors to their original condition. Here are a few more suggestions we have for spray buffing:
- Use a 175 rpm machine and an appropriate spray buff pad; never use high-speed buffers
- Always sweep or dust to remove surface dirt before buffing
- Be sure your flooring is clean and dry before buffing
- Stick with pH-neutral cleaners and use them according to the manufacturer’s instructions
- Turn over the pad often to prevent buildup
- Avoid buffing in one place for too long to avoid burn marks
Floating Flooring for Labs | FreeStyle by SelecTech
FreeStyle products have proven to be the ideal flooring solution for labs for decades. If you are building a new lab or renovating an existing space, you need flooring products from SelecTech. Our durable and low-maintenance products are a worthwhile investment that will continue to pay off for years to come.
