HOW TO CLEAN CONCRETE FLOORS

Concrete is often considered an outdoor material, suitable for driveways or garage floors. However, it can be decorative and is a good, low-maintenance alternative for indoor flooring. As long as it's properly sealed, concrete is non-porous, making it resistant to stains and exceptionally easy to clean and maintain.

Always protect stained concrete floors with a quality floor sealer to help resist water, dirt, and stains. This protective top layer not only prolongs the life of your floor but can also enhance the color and add sheen. Water-based sealers are generally recommended for indoor use.

For added protection against stubborn stains and dirt, we also recommend applying a mop-down floor wax designed for sealed concrete floors. This helps preserve the floors and makes it much easier to buff out minor scratches and wear patterns.

Polished concrete floors are extremely durable. They are excellent in high foot traffic environments because of their superior scratch resistance. They are also generally easier to maintain than other types of decorative concrete floors because they don't require sealers or waxes.

Never clean sealed or polished concrete floors with ammonia, bleach, citrus cleaners, pine-based cleaners, vinegar, or any highly acidic substance. These are not pH-neutral and could break down or dull the sealant on your concrete flooring.

Simple Green Multi-Surface Floor Care cleans all hard floor surfaces with a formula that won't leave behind dulling residue. The pH-neutral cleaner dries quickly, leaving behind a spot- and streak-free finish that allows the floor's natural beauty to shine through. Powerful plant-based extracts are used in place of petroleum distillates, ammonia, and chlorine commonly found in other floor cleaners and cleaning products.

Directions for Cleaning Concrete Floors:

1. Clear debris. Clean and clear the floor of all debris, dirt, and dust using a vacuum, soft-bristle broom, or dry dust mop.
2. Apply Simple Green Multi-Surface Floor Care. Spray the cleaning solution as a light mist across your floor section by section.
3. Mop up in sections. Using a well-wrung, barely damp mop, wipe over each section to lift the cleaner along with dirt and grime.
4. Dry. Allow the floor to air-dry completely or wipe dry with a soft cloth before allowing foot traffic.

Note: Although sponge mops can be used with this product, it's best to use a washable microfiber pad or disposable mopping pad.

On highly reflective or glossy floors, damp mop with plain water as a final rinse to restore the greatest shine. There are no polishes or waxes in this product.