When the summer holidays start and term ends, the cleaning products come out! The school holidays are the perfect time to do a deep clean with no students running up and down the halls daily. Here are the essential cleaning products for your summer holiday deep clean!

What you need to deep clean your floors

Since there are no student and teacher traffic in your halls, common areas, and classrooms, floor cleaning is essential over summer. But what do you need to keep your floors maintained and squeaky clean?

The types of floor cleaning machines

There are a variety of cleaning machines for all types of floors, from vacuums to surface cleaners with brands from Rug Doctor to Karcher – there are options to keep your floor surfaces clean and suit your budget. But what types of floor cleaning machines are available?

Wet and dry vacuums
Hard surface cleaners
Pressure washers
Scrubber driers
Floor polishers
Carpet cleaners

Floor cleaning machines also come with a range of power options, including battery, plug-in (corded), and petrol dependent on your requirements. There are even eco-friendly options available made from recycled plastic motors to reduce energy usage! And spare parts mean you can repair your machines instead of having costly replacements.

Cleaning chemicals for floors

Cleaning chemicals can help ensure your floors are free from dirt, bacteria, and any stains which have built up over time. By choosing chemicals that are refillable, you can minimise the use of single-use plastic containers and reduce your environment footprint.

Floor cleaning chemicals can range from carpet stain removers to floor surface maintainers, and some can be used with your floor cleaning machinery to get the best results.

Top tips for cleaning and care for school and offices

Cleaning your school and office floors isn’t just key to ensure your environments are clean – it can also improve the health and safety by reducing slip and fall risks and maintaining a high level of hygiene. Forward Products explain the different type of products used for floor cleaning and why, including tips for eco-friendly choices!

Different types of floor cleaning machines and when to use them

Schools and offices have a range of types of flooring, from carpets in the classrooms to hard floors in meeting rooms, and there are different types of machines to keep them clean – but which one should you use? Find out below:

Recommended floor cleaning machines for hard flooring and carpets

Dry and wet vacuums

Dry vacuums are used to remove dry dirt, dust and debris from your hard floors and carpets, and are an essential tool for maintaining the cleanliness in classrooms and office areas regularly. By dry vacuuming regularly, you can even help improve air quality by reducing the dust and allergens airborne in the environment.

Wet vacuums are used to clean-up liquid spills and wet debris (for when someone spills their porridge down the stairs, based on true events!) and are particularly useful in areas such as cafeterias, bathrooms and bathrooms, and lab areas. Wet vacuums can also help to prevent slip hazards!

Recommended floor cleaning machines for carpets and soft furnishings

Carpet cleaners

Deep clean your carpets by getting the carpet cleaner out! Remove embedded dirt, stains, and odours to improve the appearance and hygiene of the carpets in your classrooms, libraries, and offices. By cleaning your carpets regularly, you will not only help maintain a healthy indoor environment, but you can also extend the lifespan of your carpet.

Recommended floor cleaning machines for hard flooring and surfaces

Pressure washers

Deep clean hard surfaces with high-pressure water jets to remove stubborn dirt, marks, and stains. They are ideal for use in areas with frequent and heavy footfall, and outdoor areas such as playgrounds and building exteriors.

Scrubber driers

Pick a two-in-one cleaner with a scrubber drier to clean and dry hard floors in one go! A brush or pad scrubs the floor whilst a vacuum type system sucks up any dirty water to save your time. These are ideal for large areas such as gymnasiums, corridors, and cafeterias to optimise your cleaning processes.

Floor polishers

Floor polishers will help makes your floors gleam and give them a shiny, high-gloss finish. The polishing process helps protect the floor surface, extending its lifespan and making it easier to clean, whilst maintaining the appearance of entrance ways, hallways, and more!

The best floor cleaning chemicals for schools and offices

Now we know the range of floor cleaning machines available to make your floor cleaning more efficient, let’s talk about the chemical to use on your school and office floors.

Floor polish and maintainers

Floor polishing chemicals are designed to be used with floor polish machines to achieve a high-gloss, professional finish on hard floors; offer protection to guard against scratches, scuffs, and stains to prolong the life of floors; and help reduce the build-up of dirt to minimise slip hazards.

Floor maintainers can be used regularly to keep floors looking clean and to protect the finish of the floor to reduce the need for more frequent, intensive maintance such as recoating.

Degreasers

In areas such as kitchens, cafeterias, maintenance rooms, and laboratories, there is a risk of product and grease build-up on floors. Degreasing chemicals are powerful cleaning agents to remove stubborn grease and oil to ensure areas are safe for students and staff.

Stain removers and deodorisers

Help eliminate stains and smells from your carpeted areas due to spills, drops, and dirt with stain removers and deodorisers. They not only remove any unsightly marks from your floors, but they also help to prevent long term damage and discolouration. Deodorisers can also be helpful for areas like changing rooms and locker rooms to expel unpleasant scents.

Refillable chemicals

Protect the future of your floors and the future of our planet with refillable cleaning chemicals! By choosing refillable floor cleaning chemicals you can:

Minimise single-use plastic in your school or office
Reduce plastic and chemical waste
Save on costs with controlled dispensing and less packaging requirements
Streamline ordering with deliver, use, collect, refill, and return processes
Promote sustainability and eco-friendly products to students and staff

Essential floor cleaning hardware

If you’re planning to deep clean your floors you may need a range of other floor cleaning hardware, such as:

Floor pads for buffing, polishing, and stripping
Mop heads and buckets
Vacuum and dust bags
Squeegee kits
Floor brushes for dusting and grout cleaning
Polish application kits

Create positive working and learning environments by keeping your schools and offices lean and aesthetic! By deep cleaning your floors you not only make your spaces an enticing place to be, but you improve the longevity of your floors and carpets and help to improve safety by reducing slip risks. If you’d like to find out how you can keep your floors clean efficiently and easily, speak to the team at Forward Products today!