LONG-LASTING SHINY FLOORS: HOW TO DO IT?

What steps should be taken and what equipment should be relied on to achieve a high-gloss finish and maintain it over time?

Our experts answer.

Is it difficult to achieve a high gloss finish and maintain that high shine once it has been achieved?

The easiest method of polishing a floor is waxing, which creates a real barrier on the surface. Whether or not the shine conferred by the wax lasts varies according to the hardness of the floor and the intensity of the traffic to which it is subjected, both variables playing a key role to be considered when planning the treatment.

What can prevent a hard floor from fulfilling its full potential?

Improper treatment, e.g. with hard waxes, and maintenance carried out with the wrong cleaning agents or overly abrasive mops whose scrubbing action risks damaging the surface over time.

In addition to incorrect treatment and maintenance, traffic can also be a problem that needs to be managed with the use of carpets, which are essential to reduce the impact and prevent the continuous passage from wearing out the floor.

What are the main challenges when maintaining a hard floor?

One of the most common challenges during routine and extraordinary maintenance of a floor is the presence of furniture that hinders and slows down the passage of equipment. In addition, high foot traffic concentrated on focal points tends to wear them out more, making maintenance more difficult.

What is the best way to get a high gloss and maintain it over time?

The use of metallised waxes facilitates waxing and gives better results. In addition, it is recommended to clean the floor with neutral detergents combined with microfibre mops designed to remove dirt without damaging the surface.The Micro-Activa ultra-microfibre mop is particularly suitable not only for hard floors but also for soft floors: the extremely thin filament thickness allows deep cleaning without scratching. Furthermore, laboratory tests have shown that it is also highly effective in removing bacteria and viruses from surfaces, making it a complete tool.

Which Filmop products are ideal to have a shiny floor?

Unilav is ideal for both waxing and washing and disinfecting rooms. It features a unique dosing system that allows you to adjust the quantity of cleaning solution according to your needs. In addition, it has a practical refillable bottle that prevents the wax from drying out and allows instant control over the amount of product available. The tank and external canula are extremely easy to clean, an essential feature when it comes to products that come into contact with wax.

Unilav ensures high performance in combination with Smart-Fur, the microfibre mop with short yarn that is ideal for spreading wax evenly. Its special border is specially designed to protect skirting boards and walls from accidental knocks.