Commercial floor care, stripping and waxing
Keep your floors bright, protected, and safe underfoot with scheduled stripping and waxing, burnishing, and carpet extraction, done when your building is closed.
Grit from the parking lot grinds into floor finish every day. Traffic lanes go dull, and carpets hold soil a vacuum can't reach. Periodic floor care keeps the finish intact and extends the life of the floor.
National Cleaning Group provides floor stripping and waxing, scrub and recoat, burnishing, and carpet extraction for offices, clinics, schools, warehouses, stores, and public buildings. Floor work runs on its own or alongside your nightly cleaning, on nights and weekends when the area is closed.
Floor care services
- Stripping and refinishing. Old finish removed down to the tile, then fresh coats applied. Used on worn or yellowed vinyl floors.
- Scrub and recoat. The top layer of finish scrubbed off and new coats applied, at a lower cost than a full strip.
- Burnishing. High-speed buffing that brings back gloss and hardens the finish in traffic lanes.
- Autoscrubbing. Machine scrubbing for large hard-floor areas such as corridors, warehouses, and retail floors.
- Carpet extraction. Hot-water extraction that pulls out ground-in soil, stains, and residue.
- Spot and traffic-lane cleaning. Targeted carpet cleaning between full extractions.
- Sealed concrete and other hard floors. Cleaned and maintained to suit the surface.
Why nightly mopping isn't enough
Nightly mopping removes loose dirt before it scratches the floor. It can't replace finish that has worn away. Without periodic floor care, traffic lanes go dull, then bare, and bare tile stains faster and is harder to clean.
We pair nightly care from your janitorial services crew with scheduled burnishing, recoats, and strips through the year.
A floor schedule built for your building
At the walkthrough we check floor types, traffic patterns, the condition of the current finish, and when areas can be closed, then recommend a schedule. A typical program might include:
- Burnishing on a regular cycle in lobbies and corridors
- Scrub and recoat in high-traffic areas between full strips
- Full strip and refinish when the finish wears through
- Carpet extraction on a set cycle, with spot cleaning in between
Scheduled around your operations
Floor projects need the area empty while finish is applied and cures, so we schedule them for nights, weekends, or planned closures. Before each project we confirm:
- Which areas are closed and for how long
- What furniture and equipment moves, and who moves it
- When the floor is ready for foot traffic
- Any access or elevator requirements
Chairs, trash cans, and mats are moved as part of the job. Desks, files, and equipment are planned in advance.
Floor care by building type
- Offices. Lobbies, corridors, break rooms, and carpeted work areas. See office cleaning services.
- Medical offices and clinics. Hard floors in waiting rooms, corridors, and exam rooms. See medical office cleaning.
- Warehouses and plants. Autoscrubbing of aisles, break rooms, and attached offices. See warehouse and manufacturing cleaning.
- Schools. Summer and break-period strip-and-refinish projects, plus burnishing during the term.
- Retail. Sales floors burnished and refinished around store hours.
Quality and accountability
Your account manager confirms dates, checks the finished work, and books the next visit. Supervisor inspections on your regular program catch wear early. Crews are trained on the machines and finishes they use. A certificate of insurance is available on request.
What floor care costs
Floor care is priced by area and service type: square footage, the condition of the floor, the number of finish coats, and how much furniture has to move. It is listed separately from nightly cleaning. For more on what drives cleaning prices, see our guide to commercial cleaning costs.
Schedule your floor assessment
Tell us your floor types, square footage, and when areas can be closed. We'll inspect your floors and send a written quote. Call (202) 968-1190 or email info@national-cleaning.com.
Questions facility managers ask
What is floor stripping and waxing?
Stripping removes the old, worn finish from a floor, usually vinyl composition tile. Waxing, more accurately refinishing, lays down fresh coats of floor finish once the floor is rinsed and dry. A finished floor is easier to clean every night.
How often should floors be stripped and refinished?
It depends on traffic, the finish, and how well the floor is maintained between cycles. High-traffic areas need it more often. Regular burnishing and scrub-and-recoat visits stretch the time between full strips. We recommend a schedule after we see your floors.
Do you work nights and weekends?
Yes. Floor projects need the area closed while finish is applied and cures, so we schedule them after hours or on weekends. We confirm the dates, the areas, and when the floor is ready to walk on.
Do you move furniture?
Chairs, trash cans, mats, and other small items are moved as part of the job. For desks, file cabinets, and equipment, we agree on a moving plan in advance, including who handles computers and personal items.
Is carpet extraction part of regular janitorial service?
Nightly vacuuming is part of janitorial service. Hot-water extraction is a periodic deep clean, scheduled and priced as floor care. Spot cleaning between extractions can be handled by the night crew or a day porter.
Related services
Janitorial Services
Nightly or daily cleaning for commercial buildings: restrooms, trash, surfaces, and break rooms.
Office Cleaning
Recurring office programs scheduled around the tenant's hours and access rules.
Industries
Medical Offices
Medical office cleaning for clinics and outpatient suites: waiting rooms, exam rooms, restrooms, and touchpoints on a written schedule. Call (202) 968-1190.
Warehouse and Manufacturing
Warehouse cleaning services for distribution centers and plants: docks, aisles, break rooms, restrooms, and offices scheduled around your shifts. Call today.