-- Please Select -- Commercial cleaning services for the entire Washington DC Metropolitan Area Janitorial Services including but not limited to: Washington DC, District of Columbia, Maryland (Prince Georges, Montgomery, Charles & Frederick counties) and Virginia (Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun & Fauquier counties). Keep Your Facility Looking Its Best Vinyl composite tile or vinyl sheet floors strip old wax from floor, edges of door frames and baseboards and then apply a sealer-enriched high solids wax of four to five coats. rough up floor surface and apply two coats of wax. This process is performed when there is enough wax on the floors and they have yet to turn yellow but have scratches or marks in the surface. damp mop floor, lightly spray mixture of wax and water and then machine buff. Our professional floor maintenance technicians are used to working with wax solids contents of 18% to as high as 30% depending on the use your floors receive or the type of facility you have.
You can also choose from a low sheen finish to a wet look. Commercial carpets, area rugs, Berber carpeting, oriental rugs, etc. is a cleaning method that begins with dry soil removal (vacuuming) followed by preconditioning. Hot water is applied (between 110 degrees to 165 degrees) to the carpet from a holding tank or heating coil incorporated into the cleaning unit. The pressurized solution, often combined with detergent, is injected into the carpet. Suspended soil is removed by combining the flushing action of injected solutions with wet vacuuming. Normal drying time required is 12-24 hours. is the process where a pre-spray is first applied to the carpet and then extracted using bonnets on a rotating floor machine. On the bottom of the machine the technician will place a drive block which is a plastic block with plastic spikes designed to hold the cleaning pad in place. The bonnets themselves are usually 100% cotton and are normally dry or slightly moistened. The bonnet will turn in a circular motion while the technician moves the machine from side to side, changing or rinsing the pad as it becomes soiled.
Normal drying time required is 1-2 hours. of carpets with special spot cleaning machine or removal of deep set in stains by way of bonnet cleaning. by way of an upholstery cleaning hot water extraction method for use on any type of commercial grade furniture and fabrics. Ceramic Tile & Grout Cleaning with low speed floor machine to remove dirt from ceramic tile and to loosen dirt in grout. Wet dry vacuum excess dirt and water. in cases where dirt is ground into tile and has been allowed to build up excessively. where ceramic tile grout differs in color due to excessive wear in high traffic areas. Follow these tips to find out how to clean wood floors. Routine maintenance and using the proper hardwood floor cleaner makes cleaning hardwood floors a breeze and will keep your floor looking beautiful for years to come. HOW TO CLEAN YOUR HARDWOOD FLOOR Vacuum, sweep or dust mop your hardwood floor once a week, or more, if needed. The vacuum head must be brush or felt.
Use recommended Bruce hardwood floor cleaners. HOW TO MAINTAIN THE BEAUTY OF YOUR HARDWOOD FLOOR Wipe up spills immediately. Use interior and exterior doormats at entrances to collect dirt and moisture and prevent them from being tracked onto the Area rugs are recommended in front of kitchen sinks, at all pivot points, and within high traffic areas. The rugs must be made of a breathable material to prevent moisture entrapment. Place runners and area rugs (with slip-resistant backings) along high traffic areas. Keep animal nails trimmed to prevent finish scratches. To prevent surface damage, avoid rolling heavy appliances and furniture on the floor. Use plywood hardboard or appliance lifts, Use Armstrong® Residential Floor Protectors under all furniture legs. Replace hard, narrow furniture rollers with wide rubber rollers. Keep the relative humidity in your home between 35% and 55%. Protect your floor from direct sunlight.
Use any of the following products (or products similar in nature) to clean your hardwood floor: ammonia-based cleaners, acrylic finishes, wax-based products, detergents, bleach, polishes and oil soaps, abrasive cleaning soaps, or acidic materials such Allow water to stand on your floor for any length of time – wipe up immediately. Walk across your floor in poorly maintained shoes with heel taps, spike heels or with any sharp object protruding from your Allow furniture to rest on the floor on small metal tips or hard domes. Use rubber, foam back, or plastic mats as they may trap moisture and possibly discolor your floor. Use vacuums with beater bars or hard heads while cleaning wood floors. Spills and Tracked-in Dirt Apply Armstrong® Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner®* or Bruce® Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner* lightly to the surface and wipe with a sponge mop or a soft cloth. Excess cleaner that does not evaporate immediately should be dried with a clean towel.
No rinsing is necessary. Spots Caused by Food, Water, Animals, Grease, Crayon, Ink Spots, Rubber Heel Marks Apply Armstrong Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner or Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner to a clean soft cloth. Rub the area to remove the stain or spot. More stubborn spots may require additional cleaning with mineral spirits, followed by cleaning with Armstrong Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner or Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner. Chewing Gum and Candle Wax Apply a sealed plastic bag filled with ice on top of the deposit. Wait until deposit becomes brittle enough to crumble off. After deposit has been removed, clean entire area with Armstrong Hardwood & Laminate Floor Cleaner or Bruce Hardwood & Laminate Use Armstrong® Touch-Up Kit or Bruce® Touch-Up Kit in smaller areas. Apply Armstrong® Restore Hardwood Floor Finish, or Bruce® Fresh Finish™, or Bruce Fresh Finish™ Low Gloss when larger areas Individual planks, strips, or parquets that are heavily gouged or damaged can be replaced by a professional flooring installer.
If needed, the entire floor can be refurbished by applying one or more coats of Armstrong Restore Hardwood Floor Finish or Bruce Fresh Finish or Bruce Fresh Finish Low Gloss. Expansion Cracks and Squeaks Hardwood floor dimensions will be slightly affected by varying levels of humidity within your home, so it’s important to control humidity levels within the 35-55% range. To protect your investment, follow these recommendations. A humidifier is recommended to prevent excessive shrinkage in hardwood floors due to low-humidity levels. Wood stoves and electric heat tend to create very dry conditions. Humid (or Wet) Season Proper humidity levels can be maintained by using an air conditioner, dehumidifier, or by turning on your heating system periodically during the summer months. Avoid excessive exposure to water from tracking during periods of inclement weather. obstruct in any way the expansion space around the perimeter of your floor.