As winter sets in, businesses face unique floor care challenges. Salt, grit, and wet conditions can wreak havoc on your floors, increasing wear and tear and creating slip hazards. At Motion Cleaning Machines, we know how vital it is to keep your premises clean, safe, and welcoming during colder months. Here’s our guide to winter-proofing your floors with solutions tailored to your needs.
1. Fight Back Against Salt and Grit
De-icing salt and grit are essential outdoors but can damage indoor floors if tracked inside. They can scratch surfaces and leave stubborn residues.
Solution: Deploy a heavy-duty scrubber dryer. These machines remove abrasive particles quickly while cleaning and drying floors in one pass.
Tip: Increase cleaning frequency near entrances to minimise damage.
2. Manage Wet Floors to Prevent Slips
Melting snow and rain brought indoors can create slippery conditions, a major safety concern in winter.
Solution: Keep floors dry and safe with a wet and dry vacuum. For larger areas, use a high-performance scrubber dryer to clean up puddles and leave floors instantly dry.
Tip: Place highly absorbent entrance mats at all access points and clean them regularly.
3. Protect Carpets from Moisture and Dirt
Winter moisture and dirt can embed deep into carpet fibres, causing stains and odours.
Solution: Use an extraction carpet cleaner for periodic deep cleans. Pair it with daily vacuuming for quick and efficient dirt removal.
Tip: Focus on high-traffic areas where dirt accumulates fastest.
4. Keep Outdoor Areas Clear
Clean outdoor surfaces reduce the amount of debris entering your building.
Solution: Use a pressure washer to remove built-up grime, salt, and debris from paths and car parks.
Tip: Sweep entrances regularly with a battery-powered or push along sweeper to keep grit under control.
Winter-Proof Your Facility with Motion Cleaning Machines
Tackling the winter cleaning challenges head-on means safer, cleaner floors for staff and visitors. Motion Cleaning Machines offers equipment sales, hire, and servicing to help you keep your facility in top condition, whatever the weather.
Ready to winter-proof your floors? Get in touch with our team today for expert advice.