Essential Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Central Florida Coating Looking New
Here are some simple tips to keep your Central Florida garage floor coating looking amazing! Proper maintenance is key to preserving the life and finish of your floor coating investment.
To clean your epoxy/polyaspartic floor, you want to use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners that preserve the finish and don't break down the coating. Here's what works best:
🧼 Everyday Cleaning for Your Epoxy/Polyaspartic Floor
Blower: Blow floor debris outside - especially effective for removing sand and grit common in Florida.
Soft dust mop or broom: Use daily or as needed to remove dirt and grit, preventing surface scratching.
Warm water + microfiber mop: For quick cleanups, plain warm water works great.
🧽 Deeper Cleaning for Garage Floor Coatings
Use a blower to clear the floor of leaves and other debris
Mix the following in a mop bucket:
1 gallon of warm water
2–3 ounces of ammonia (a safe, effective cleaner for epoxy)
Wet the floor with the solution and dislodge dirt sand residue build up with a stiff bristle brush (deck brush)
Hose off the floor and push out the excess water with a long squeegee (be careful when your garage floor is wet as it can be slippery)
For oil stains, spot clean using a mild, non-soapy degreaser.
Be careful when your floor is very wet as it can be slippery.
⚠️ Epoxy Floor Cleaning - Avoid These Products:
To protect your Central Florida garage floor coating and prevent a dull or damaged topcoat, NEVER use these:
Vinegar or Citrus-based cleaners (The acids can damage the finish)
Bleach or Chlorine-based cleaners
Harsh degreasers
These can dull or damage the topcoat.
Also avoid using soapy solutions (may leave a film on the floor and be very slippery when wet)
🚫 Never Use These Tools on your Polyaspartic Coating:
• Abrasive pads or steel wool
• Acid-based cleaners (like vinegar or CLR)
• Steam mops
If you have questions about cleaning your garage epoxy/polyaspartic floor reach out to our team at info@garagerehabcentralflorida.com. We will be happy to help you preserve your investment!