Several residential and commercial properties are comprised of vinyl flooring due to its accompanying features. This type of flooring has a durable surface that can easily work well with areas that have heavy foot traffic and are often exposed to moisture, heat, and other elements. It also comes in a wide variety of designs, colours, and patterns, allowing property owners to effectively match it with their current property aesthetic. It is likewise less expensive than other types of flooring, making it cost-effective and efficient.

Another great feature of vinyl flooring is that it can be installed, cleaned, and maintained easily. You see, other flooring options have been causing headaches among property owners due to their expensive and complicated maintenance works in the long run. Vinyl flooring, luckily, only needs simple cleaning steps.

All About Vinyl Stripping and Sealing

One method that can be used in cleaning and maintaining vinyl flooring is vinyl stripping and sealing. This cleaning process is primarily done by removing a layer or layers of sealer before cleaning and applying a new layer of sealer on the vinyl flooring surface. Sometimes, not all old layers of sealer are removed. Alternatively, if all the old sealer layers have already deteriorated, then they must be all removed and replaced with new layers of high-quality sealer to make the floor look and feel brand new.

As mentioned, upon the removal of the old sealer layer, the main floor surface of the vinyl flooring must be cleaned first. The cleaning part usually removes all dust and residue that may have accumulated for a long time. Cleaning professionals would often use a suitable cleaning solution to avoid damaging the floor.

Primary Benefits and Advantages

Vinyl stripping and sealing can easily provide numerous benefits and advantages to property owners.

For one, the vinyl flooring can now boast a newer and more attractive appearance compared to its initial state. Since this process of cleaning is designed to apply new layers of sealer, it can effectively make your flooring look shiny and polished. Additionally, the application of this cleaning process can effectively preserve the overall property value of both home properties and commercial buildings.

The process of vinyl stripping and sealing is known to remove dirt and damages. However, it is also known for preventing bacteria from infiltrating the floor. The absence of bacteria can prolong the life of the floor and, at the same time, prevent the spread of diseases. Vinyl stripping and sealing can also make the floor last longer and effectively reduce its exposure to marks, scratches, and other similar elements.

Recommendations and Suggestions

Vinyl stripping and sealing are often recommended to be done only once every few years. However, if the floor is used all the time, then this process must be done annually. You must also carry out this process if you truly want to give your flooring a new appearance, if you want to save some money on installing a new type of flooring, or if you want to effectively enhance the looks of your interiors.

If you want to subject your vinyl flooring under the stripping and cleaning process, then feel free to coordinate with us at Australian Commercial Maintenance.

 

There are two common ways of how COVID-19 can spread around a community or area. First, a person can be infected by the virus if they interact closely with a person who has the virus. An infected person can easily release respiratory droplets that contain strains of the virus as they cough, sneeze, speak, or breathe heavily. And once these droplets reach other people, then there is a high chance that healthy people and others around them can get sick after a few days or weeks.

The COVID-19 virus can also be transmitted to other people through touching surfaces that contain infected respiratory droplets. Under favourable conditions, some of these droplets can survive for more than a day, which can be alarming if cleaning protocols are ignored on some public spaces and workplaces. Frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs, tables, handrails, keyboards, taps, and light switches have a high chance of obtaining these contagious droplets.

Performing Routine Cleaning in Workplaces

Given the way COVID-19 spreads, workplaces must maintain cleanliness all the time. And if it is possible, workplaces are recommended to undergo routine cleaning regularly.

Routine cleaning lives by the principles of cleaning and disinfection. Cleaning entails the physical removal of germs, dirt, and other particles from surfaces. Disinfection, alternatively, is done to effectively eliminate germs and microorganisms on the same surfaces. Cleaning must be done first before disinfection to ensure that the disinfectants used for the latter process can be effective and efficient. With the current COVID-19 situation, the combination of these processes can prevent the spread of the disease.

Ideally, all the cleaning activities in workplaces should be conducted every day. Frequently touched surfaces such as tabletops, door handles, light switches, desks, toilets, taps, kitchen surfaces, and others must be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis. Other surfaces and fittings must also be cleaned and disinfected regularly, especially if they are used or touched repeatedly by different people.

Procedures Involved in Routine Cleaning

When performing routine cleaning, those who will conduct the cleaning procedures must wear gloves all the time. These gloves must be discarded after use to avoid contracting any viruses and germs. Once the gloves are removed, they must wash their hands with soap and water properly. Eye protection and face masks can also be used for more critical cleaning and disinfection procedures.

All surfaces that are previously mentioned must be cleaned with detergent and water. Afterwards, the application of disinfectant must be done to ensure that germs and respiratory droplets will be removed. These elements must be applied with the use of disposable paper towel or cloth. Non-disposable cloths can also be used. However, they must be washed and dried first before reusing them again.

The time allotted for the disinfectant to remain on a surface should span for about 10 minutes. You can likewise prefer to the instructions set by the manufacturer. Take note that different types of disinfectants should not be used and mixed together. They must also be stored in a safe and secure place.

If you want to know more about routine cleaning, you can give us a call at Australian Commercial Maintenance. We endeavour to establish ourselves as one of the most respected, valued, and reliable cleaning companies in Victoria if not Australia.