Daily Cleaning and Maintenance Tips for Commercial PVC Flooring

Published on 2026-09-28 · Suzhou Industrial Park Gulin Commerce Co., Ltd.

Commercial PVC flooring is widely used in malls, office buildings, hospitals, schools and factories for its wear resistance, slip resistance and easy cleaning. Yet even the best material needs scientific care: proper daily cleaning keeps a floor looking new for 5-10 years, while neglect leads to yellowing, scratches and open seams. Based on installation and care experience with brands including Armstrong, Gerflor and LX Hausys, Gulin Commerce has compiled the following points.

1. Daily Cleaning: Sweep Daily, Then Damp-mop

The core of daily PVC floor care is "dry first, then wet":

• Daily sweeping: Use a dust mop or vacuum to remove surface dust and grit, so sand does not scratch the floor as people walk. In heavy-traffic areas, do this at least twice a day.
• Damp mopping: Mop with a slightly damp cloth and a neutral cleaner; the mop should be damp, not dripping. Never flood the floor with water - moisture seeping into seams causes curling.
• Treat stains promptly: When tea, coffee or ink spills, wipe it up immediately; the longer it sits, the harder it is to remove.

2. Deep Cleaning: Periodic Scrubber-dryer Care

For dense-traffic areas such as malls and hospitals, a mop alone is not enough; use an automatic scrubber dryer for periodic deep cleaning:

• Frequency: Once or twice a week in heavy-traffic areas; once every two weeks in ordinary office areas.
• Cleaner choice: Use only neutral-pH PVC floor cleaners; never use strong acids/alkalis, steel wool or stiff brushes, which can damage the UV coating.
• Scrubber operation: Set the brush speed around 150-200 rpm and avoid excessive down-pressure, which over-wears the floor.

3. Handling Common Problems

• Shoe marks and black scuffs: Gently rub with a white polishing pad and neutral cleaner; never use black steel wool.
• Paint or glue residue: Treat locally with a dedicated adhesive remover, then wipe clean with water promptly.
• Local scratches: Light scratches can be repaired with floor wax of a matching color; deeper scratches need professional local replacement.
• Yellowing: Usually caused by long-term use of alkaline cleaners or UV exposure; regular waxing and polishing helps.

4. Periodic Waxing and Care

Although PVC flooring has a wear layer, after six months to a year of use we recommend a full waxing:

• After thoroughly cleaning the floor and letting it dry completely, apply 2-3 even coats of floor wax.
• Let each coat dry before applying the next, to avoid building up too thick.
• Avoid heavy foot traffic for 24 hours after waxing.

5. Gulin Commerce's Recommendation

The life of commercial PVC flooring is three parts material, seven parts maintenance. Suzhou Industrial Park Gulin Commerce Co., Ltd. sells PVC flooring, rubber flooring and matching cleaning equipment from brands including Armstrong, Gerflor and LX Hausys, and provides floor supply, installation and periodic care as one integrated service. For a flooring and cleaning solution suited to your site, call 0512-68114680.