Wouldn't the bleach yellow the sealant? I was thinking about using my Swiffer and solution but nervous it will discolor. Any comments would be appreciated
As long as you don't overuse the bleach, you'll be fine. We use bleach to clean our floors (use a cap full or two of bleach to a gallon of water) we've never had an issue. The top coat on your floor does matter though. For all our floors we top coat with a urethane or polyaspartic which is more chemical resistant than Epoxy. If you're using a cleaner and are unsure of how it will affect the coating, test it on a small inconspicuous area of the floor. A lot of people also use simple green to clean their floor as well.
Do you have a flake floor with a clear coat? If you have a pigmented top coat, tires can permanently stain the pigment. You can also try simple green. We've also had luck using WD40 in certain instances.
I have an epoxy floor with clearcoat the guy who put the floor in and says I should only use dish soap. It makes no sense. I spent $1800 and it’s very solid with a heavy clear coat.
Yes you can use vinegar. If you're ever using a cleaner you're unfamiliar with just test it in a small inconspicuous area of the floor to see if it affects the floor.
You don't want to use too much. Only about 2-3oz. I've cleaned my personal garage with this method for years and never had an issue. That said, the top coat also matters. We always use a polyaspartic for our garage floor top coats. I only like using the bleach because its doesnt leave the residue behind if the floor isnt rinsed well enough. Another safe cleaner you can try is ERC that you can buy from these guys. www.epoxyresinouscleaner.com
I used a soft brush with my 175 rpm scubber machine. It's very clean but dull. I think it's dull because of the hard water that dry's forming a film. I used a floor wand with my truck mount to rinse What should I use to bring back the original shine?
Try to buff the floor using a white pad (3M Niagara White Polishing Pad 4100N, 20 in, 5/Case a.co/d/6vI2CdV) and see if that helps. We've done that before and it's helped to bring some of the sheen back.
It depends on how much texture is in the floor. If the floor was left smooth enough you can definitely microfiber mop it. The method I showed in the video worked pretty for most installed floors generally. If there's too much texture in the floor it may be difficult to clean with the microfiber mop.
Great Job! Though I am not sure if it is safe to use bleach. Question - I need to do cleaning on old epoxy covered floor with black marks, do you think this method could help? I with could email you the pictures of said epoxy floor. thanks!I
Thank you for the comment. As I mentioned in the video you dont want to use too much bleach, only about a cap full or two which equates to about 2-3 oz. I only use bleach because it doesn't leave a residue behind if the floor isn't rinsed well enough. Another cleaner you can try that's specifically designed for Epoxy can be purchased with these guys.. www.epoxyresinouscleaner.com Do you know what the black marks are from? You can email the photos to me at columbusepoxyflooring@gmail.com and I'd be happy to take a look.
Dry dawn detergent or you can try this Epoxy floor cleaner.. www.epoxyresinouscleaner.com/products/1-shot-epoxy-resinous-cleaner-erc Some spots are more difficult to clean. Certainly chemicals and rust can also stain the floor
I understand your frustration. If you want to make your cleaning a breeze, try using a spray bottle filled with hot water and some Dawn dish soap or a similar product like LA Awesome. Just spray a bit (or a lot) in the areas that need some extra love and let it sit for a while. After giving it some time to work its magic, grab your mop and get to it! You’ll be amazed at how much easier it is, since the Dawn will have done most of the heavy lifting for you. Happy cleaning!
If I use dishwashing liquid and water mixture, can I use a steam cleaner or a carpet cleaner?
Steam cleaner is fine!
Wouldn't the bleach yellow the sealant? I was thinking about using my Swiffer and solution but nervous it will discolor. Any comments would be appreciated
As long as you don't overuse the bleach, you'll be fine. We use bleach to clean our floors (use a cap full or two of bleach to a gallon of water) we've never had an issue. The top coat on your floor does matter though. For all our floors we top coat with a urethane or polyaspartic which is more chemical resistant than Epoxy. If you're using a cleaner and are unsure of how it will affect the coating, test it on a small inconspicuous area of the floor. A lot of people also use simple green to clean their floor as well.
I do have a it of grit added and have some brownish spots from tires. Can i really use bleach?
Do you have a flake floor with a clear coat? If you have a pigmented top coat, tires can permanently stain the pigment. You can also try simple green. We've also had luck using WD40 in certain instances.
I have an epoxy floor with clearcoat
I have an epoxy floor with clearcoat the guy who put the floor in and says I should only use dish soap. It makes no sense. I spent $1800 and it’s very solid with a heavy clear coat.
@@jameshiner-rw8pu Here's a good article that may help you.. allgaragefloors.com/tire-marks-epoxy-flooring/
@@columbusepoxyflooring7400 I appreciate you taking the time to answer. Product ordered
I've heard one part vinegar mixed with four parts of hot water works. Is that safe for epoxy floors?
Yes you can use vinegar. If you're ever using a cleaner you're unfamiliar with just test it in a small inconspicuous area of the floor to see if it affects the floor.
Thank you!@@columbusepoxyflooring7400
I was told NOT to use bleach on epoxy covered floors as it could damage the coating completely. Please advise
You don't want to use too much. Only about 2-3oz. I've cleaned my personal garage with this method for years and never had an issue. That said, the top coat also matters. We always use a polyaspartic for our garage floor top coats. I only like using the bleach because its doesnt leave the residue behind if the floor isnt rinsed well enough. Another safe cleaner you can try is ERC that you can buy from these guys. www.epoxyresinouscleaner.com
I used a soft brush with my 175 rpm scubber machine. It's very clean but dull. I think it's dull because of the hard water that dry's forming a film. I used a floor wand with my truck mount to rinse What should I use to bring back the original shine?
Try to buff the floor using a white pad (3M Niagara White Polishing Pad 4100N, 20 in, 5/Case a.co/d/6vI2CdV) and see if that helps. We've done that before and it's helped to bring some of the sheen back.
when you rinse the second time, do you use clean water to rinse off the bleach, or you use the same mixed solution with bleach?
I just use clean water to rinse with no solution added
would it be equally efficient to flat microfiber mop heads (like 18") instead of sponge mop? thank you for a good content.
It depends on how much texture is in the floor. If the floor was left smooth enough you can definitely microfiber mop it. The method I showed in the video worked pretty for most installed floors generally. If there's too much texture in the floor it may be difficult to clean with the microfiber mop.
Great Job! Though I am not sure if it is safe to use bleach. Question - I need to do cleaning on old epoxy covered floor with black marks, do you think this method could help? I with could email you the pictures of said epoxy floor. thanks!I
Thank you for the comment. As I mentioned in the video you dont want to use too much bleach, only about a cap full or two which equates to about 2-3 oz. I only use bleach because it doesn't leave a residue behind if the floor isn't rinsed well enough. Another cleaner you can try that's specifically designed for Epoxy can be purchased with these guys.. www.epoxyresinouscleaner.com
Do you know what the black marks are from? You can email the photos to me at columbusepoxyflooring@gmail.com and I'd be happy to take a look.
@@columbusepoxyflooring7400 thanks, emailed you!
How to get dried epoxy resin off your floor
Bleach didn’t work on my floor
Dry dawn detergent or you can try this Epoxy floor cleaner.. www.epoxyresinouscleaner.com/products/1-shot-epoxy-resinous-cleaner-erc
Some spots are more difficult to clean. Certainly chemicals and rust can also stain the floor
I understand your frustration. If you want to make your cleaning a breeze, try using a spray bottle filled with hot water and some Dawn dish soap or a similar product like LA Awesome. Just spray a bit (or a lot) in the areas that need some extra love and let it sit for a while. After giving it some time to work its magic, grab your mop and get to it! You’ll be amazed at how much easier it is, since the Dawn will have done most of the heavy lifting for you. Happy cleaning!