Key takeaways
- Sweep or dust mop often to remove grit that can scratch the finish.
- Mop with warm water and a mild, neutral cleaner.
- Wipe up chemical spills quickly, especially brake fluid and battery acid.
- Use felt or rubber pads under heavy items and jack stands.
Everyday cleaning
Grit is the main enemy of a gloss floor. A quick sweep or dust mop keeps sand and gravel from scratching the finish, and a damp mop now and then removes film and light dirt.
A soft deck brush works well on textured and flake floors.
Choosing cleaners
Use mild, neutral cleaners. Harsh acids and strong solvents can dull or damage a coating. Avoid abrasive pads on gloss finishes.
If a stain is stubborn, test a gentle cleaner in a small corner first.
Spills and hot tires
Brake fluid, battery acid, and some solvents can mark a coating if left on it. Wipe them up quickly and rinse the area. Polyaspartic topcoats handle hot-tire marks better than most, but a quick wipe still helps.
Salt and slush should be cleaned off in winter so they do not leave a film.
Protecting from damage
Avoid dragging heavy tool chests or sharp objects across the floor. Use felt pads on jack stands, and a mat under motorcycle kickstands.
Small chips can be touched up. Ask your installer how, and keep a note of the color used.
Quick answers
Can I pressure wash a coated floor?
Gentle rinsing is fine. High-pressure washing near edges and joints can drive water under the coating.
Should I wax the floor?
A coating does not need wax, and waxes can make gloss floors slick.
How often should it be cleaned?
Sweep weekly or as needed, and mop when it looks dull.
