A new cast floor has recently been installed in our production hall, installed by the skilled workers from DRT Vloeren from Oss. Of course, we maintain that floor to the highest standard. But how do you do that? And which cleaning agents are best suited for industrial floors? In this blog we’ll help you with that. Including handy tips from Pietjan Dobbelsteen (co-owner of DRT Vloeren).

“Industrial floors are specially developed for environments where very high requirements are generally imposed.” The speaker is Jean-Maurice Verploegen, floor cleaning specialist at Spectro. “Think of load-bearing capacity, durability and scratch resistance. Also, an industrial floor must meet the strict HACCP requirements at some companies. Good floor cleaning plays a crucial role in this, and secretly, that takes quite a lot of work. That’s why we are happy to help our customers along the way.”

Sustainable result

Greases, oils, dust, wood chips, tire tracks… Numerous pollutants are present on industrial floors. And some pollutants are more difficult to clean than others. Water is often insufficient for this purpose. “In itself, water is clean enough,” said Jean-Maurice. “But the problem is that an industrial floor absorbs liquids. This requires more effort and time to really clean a floor. With the right cleaning agents, that becomes much easier. And you achieve a more sustainable result.”

“A cast floor requires a different treatment”
then a concrete floor or a terrazzo floor”

Floor Cleaner

Which cleaning agent is the best? According to Jean-Maurice, that depends on the type of industrial floor. “For example, a cast floor requires a different treatment than a concrete floor or a terrazzo floor. At the same time, there are many ‘neutral’ cleaning agents. Our Floor Cleaner is a good example of this. It cleans every industrial floor excellently. And if you’re looking for a cleaning agent for more stubborn materials, such as mineral oils and fats, the Floor Cleaner Extra is a possible solution. Or the Floor Cleaner Power: a powerful product that removes, among other things, rubber band tracks.”

Cleaning method

According to Jean-Maurice, the choice of the right cleaning product also depends on the cleaning method you use. “Many industrial floors are cleaned using a scrubbing-vacuum machine. This cleans faster and more thoroughly than by hand. The key is the correct dosage of a cleaning agent. If it is too high, it can have the opposite effect. Or you may get streaks. You don’t want that. The packaging always indicates the correct dosage. So always check the label carefully.”

“It pays to test yourself
What works on your floor”

Testing

To achieve the best results, Jean-Maurice and his colleagues are happy to advise customers. “It doesn’t matter whether you clean the floor daily or periodically. But it is worth testing for yourself what works on your floor. A tip: When testing, use only a small part of the floor. And take photos to properly assess the results. That will automatically lead you to the best solution.”

“Choose a cleaning plan that suits your floor”

When designing our new cast-tile floor, we consulted with Pietjan Dobbelsteen. He is a co-owner of DRT Vloeren and knows everything about cast-tile floors. He shares three tips for choosing the best floor and creating the best cleaning plan.

Tip 1 – Look critically at your business activity

“There are all kinds of industrial floors available. And they all have their advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, when choosing an industrial floor, be critical about your business activity. For example, at Spectro they use powerful raw materials. So the floor must be highly resistant to these.”

Tip 2 – Think about the front well in advance

“When choosing an industrial floor, it is important to think in advance about maintenance and safety. In general, the rougher the floor is, the safer it is. But a rougher floor is also a bit more difficult to clean. Therefore, decide for yourself what is most important for your company.”

Tip 3 – Choose the right cleaning products

“It’s an open door, but sustainable use of your industrial floor depends on maintenance. Choose a cleaning plan that suits your floor and use the right cleaning products. We regularly see industrial floors that need repair or replacement due to poor maintenance. A shame!”