Most people do not think cleaning the garage floor regularly is necessary. Your car brings debris, dirt, leaks, stains, and whatnot to the garage, and not only does it give an unappealing view of your garage, but it also deteriorates your garage floor.

Therefore, ensuring regular cleaning and maintenance of your garage floors is important. Let us discuss some practical tips to help you preserve your garage floors for a long time.

Tips To Clean and Maintain Your Garage Floor Coatings

Want to maximize the life of your garage floor? Here are some practical tips to include in your garage floor cleaning routine

Sweep Your Floor Regularly

A basic way to ensure regular garage floor cleaning is to use a broom or mechanized cleaning equipment. It will sweep away all the dirt, garbage, and debris, leaving your garage floor sparkling and clean. You should always use a sweeping tool with soft brushes as the stiff one might scratch the floor, causing a loss of gloss.
 

Give Your Garage Floors A Good Weekly Scrub

Another way to increase the longevity of your garage floor coating is by scrubbing them weekly. This will wash away stains, spills, grease, and other leaks that give your garage floor an unsightly look. Get a brush and detergent to scrub your floor. You can also use a mechanical scrubber for greater productivity.

Immediately Clean Up Spills

Regular spillages on the floor, if left uncleaned for longer periods, can damage the floor finish. Different spills, like caustics, acids, solvents, and harsh liquids, can leave permanent stains. Moreover, they enter and soften your coating or sealer, discoloring or removing the layer.

Therefore, it is important to clean up spills on the garage floor immediately. Additionally, if your garage floor is exposed to consistent chemical spillage, consult your garage floor coating company to obtain guidance about the chemical resistance properties of the floor coating.

Repair Scratches

The last thing you need on your garage floor coating is scratches giving a rough or ugly view. Therefore, prevent scratches by avoiding sliding or scrapping heavy machinery, sharp objects, or pallets without protection. Ditch your cleaning brush with stiff bristles, for one, as it can also cause scratches.

However, if your floor is already scratched and you are looking to remove them or prevent further damage, follow these steps:

  1. Thoroughly clean the area with 1 tablespoon of detergent to remove spoilage, grease, and oil.
  2. Use 100-grit sandpaper to sand the scratches and feather the edges until they are smooth.
  3. Rinse the floor thoroughly and allow it to dry.
  4. Repair the damaged area using the original coating material, per the instructions.

Fill in Cracks

Cracks in the floor are a common problem that causes a garage floor to look appalling. Here are some tips to fill in cracks and make your garage floor smooth as new:

  1. Remove loose edges within the crack for top-tier smoothness. This can be done using a hammer or chisel to break loose materials away.
  2. Follow with using a shop vac to remove the debris.
  3. Next, apply the paste with a putty knife to fill the crack and push out any trapped air.
  4. Now, remove the access paste with a trowel to smooth the surface.
  5. Once the paste is dry, sand the area to get a perfect finish.

Apply Concrete Sealer

The best way to increase the longevity of your floor coating is by applying a concrete sealer on it. This protects your floor from future spills, cracks, and leaks and gives your concrete garage floor a beautiful finish. Concrete sealers improve the appearance and durability of your garage floor, thereby preserving your investment and beautifying your garage space.

It is best to contact a garage floor coating company to get a constructive concrete sealer installed on your floor.

In A Nutshell

Regular cleaning and maintenance of your garage floor coating can dazzle your garage space and increase its longevity. Inspect the floor regularly for any damage, and employ preventive measures to keep your garage floor coatings intact. If you are in the market for residential or commercial concrete coatings in the Nashville area, call Garage Floor Coating of Nashville for your free onsite estimate at 615-878-4320.