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Keeping your garage in prime condition is essential. A filthy garage puts your belongings at risk, and you may invite pests into your home.
Clean garage floors make your garage the perfect storage space.
But where to start? One look at that clutter and muck can leave you stunned.
Our guide tells you how to clean garage floors, step by step. Read on and get started today!
Clear Clutter Before You Clean Garage Floors
Choose a dry day and move the contents of your garage into your driveway. This means bikes, tools, and anything that might get in the way. You want to get into all the crevices when cleaning garage floors.
If you have pieces of drywall or supplies that need to stay dry, cover it with a tarp to get water away. We will be using a cleaning solution, so you’ll want to keep items safe from water damage.
Brush or vacuum dust and dirt from your garage floor. This will make cleaning easier.
Cleaning Different Types of Garage Floors
Garage floor materials like epoxy floors need special garage floor care. For epoxy floors, you need to brush away dirt at least once a week. This stops filth from sticking with your epoxy floor and makes everything easier.
It’s recommended that you clean epoxy floors once a month at least, but be careful what cleaning solutions you use.
Epoxy floors are sensitive to acid. You need to use alkaline cleaning solutions like ammonia, half a cup to a gallon of water.
Avoid cleaning epoxy floors with vinegar, lemon juice, or any strong acids. Check here for common issues with epoxy coatings.
Remove Stains
Tire marks, paint, and oil can all stain your garage floor. Natural cleaning products like vinegar or lemon juice can help remove stains. You can also use a dedicated stain remover when cleaning garage floors.
Let your cleaning solution sit for 10 to 20 minutes before scrubbing it off. Spot cleaning stains before deep cleaning lets you focus on fully removing those spots.
Deep Cleaning Garage Floors
You need to mix your cleaning solution in a bucket with warm water. Follow the instructions on the bottle. Some solutions need different amounts of water.
Use a stiff broom to spread your cleaning solution around, removing stubborn dirt as you go. Let it sit for 20 minutes.
Rinse your detergent off with water, a mop, or your broom. You can also use a power washer to rinse your garage floor after cleaning.
Now, relax, and let it dry.
Buff Your Garage Floor
You can use a buffer machine for this, but a handheld nylon buffer from a DIY store works on concrete floors too. This will help to really deep clean your surface. You can make your garage floor gleam.
Some garage floor materials and coatings buff better than others. Choose a garage floor coating that stays clean with less work. If you do have a coating on your floor, be sure to check the maintenance and care instructions.
Once you have buffed your garage floor and its sparkling clean, you can organize things. We have some organizational tips for your garage. Our top tip: Boost your storage space.
Looking Clean and Tidy?
We hope our guide helped you get things shining. Clean garage floors help you store things without worry.
Remember to choose the right cleaning method for your garage floor materials. Professional coatings make garage floor maintenance easier.
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Polyurea is eco-friendly, slip-resistant, and up to 20 times stronger than epoxy. Get in touch today to book an appointment!