How to Care for an Epoxy Floor

Epoxy floors, with their high-gloss finish, require a few simple steps to maintain.

Caring for an epoxy floor requires additional precautions than caring for a floor with a different finish, but it isn't a difficult process. Since epoxy floors have an extra thick finish, they are typically quite durable, but in order to maintain this hardy surface a few simple steps are needed.

Things You'll Need

• Broom or dust mop All-purpose cleaning solution such as Pine-Sol or Mr. Clean Bucket Sponge mop or string mop Water

Instructions

How to Care for an Epoxy Floor

1. Sweep or dry mop any dust, dirt or debris from your epoxy floor frequently. Even though epoxy is a durable material, small bits of dirt can become embedded in the epoxy if not removed properly and frequently.

2. Mix an all-purpose cleaning product such as Pine-Sol or Mr. Clean and mix it according to manufacturer's directions in a bucket with warm (never hot) water. Scrub the floor as needed with a sponge mop or string mop.

3. Rinse the floor thoroughly after washing. This is imperative to cleaning an epoxy floor. Empty the bucket of soapy water and rinse it clean. Rinse the mop head clean as well. Fill the bucket with clean water and rinse the floor well. Repeat the process until you no longer see any suds or soap residue on the floor.

4. Keep moisture away from your epoxy floors. Clean up spills immediately. Replace moisture stripping on doors and windows to prevent unnecessary moisture. Excess moisture may cause the epoxy finish to bubble, which may result in destroying the finish as well as the floor underneath.

Tips & Warnings

• Never use dish soap or bar soap to clean epoxy floors. Soap will create a build-up that is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to remove.