Who doesn’t want a clean and shiny floor?

It’s one of the first things people notice when they enter your facility, so it’s no wonder floor care is such a popular office cleaning service.

But, are shiny floors slippery? According to many  studies, many slip and fall incidents are caused by misconceptions about how to properly clean hard surface floors. Below are 5 myths about floor cleaning:

Myth#1: Shinier floors tend to be more slippery. Fact: In reality, a floor’s shine has little to do with its slip resistance. Just because it’s shiny doesn’t necessarily mean it is slippery.
Myth #2: A buffed floor is a slippery floor. Fact: The opposite is true. A recently buffed floor may increase slip resistance (make them less slippery).
Myth#3: New floor finishes are less slip resistant than older ones. Fact:  New floors still have their finish on them. Over time, a floor may become slippery as the finish ages and wears off.
Myth#4: The greater the slip resistance, the safer the floor. Fact: In fact, floors with high slip resistance attract dirt which may break down the finish,which could result in slip and falls.
Myth#5: Recent use of cleaning solutions or floor finishes increases floor safety. Fact:  Definitely not, a thin covering of soil or liquid can actually cause floors to be more slippery when dirty.

So, what can you do to clean your floors and keep them safe from slip and falls?

“Stop mopping your floors like you did in the 1970s”. String mops, open buckets and dirty water can leave a thin coat of buildup on the floor which can cause the floor to be slippery.

Aura Commercial Cleaning Services recommends, “The better way to clean floors is to use a trolley bucket system that dispenses fresh cleaning solution directly onto the floor and a flat microfiber mop to clean the floor’s surface. With that protocol, the floor won’t be flooded with chemicals, and the microfiber will pick up most of the soil. Also, floors will dry in minutes, not in hours.