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Amtico Floor Safety and Maintenance

A slippery floor can cause accidents. Poor maintenance of your Amtico floor and Spacia floor can lead to a slippery surface. Please heed the precautions below to keep your floor as safe as possible.

Wet floors can be slippery. Ensure plenty of entrance matting is used in wet weather to prevent the entry of water. Any water on the floor, even small drips from umbrellas etc., must be mopped up at once.
Spillages of water, grease, food, chemicals and other foreign materials may also cause slipperiness. Wipe up spills immediately with absorbent cloth and then wash thoroughly with a neutral or mildly alkaline detergent, properly diluted until completely clean. Rinse and allow to dry.
Walk off mats when properly serviced can effectively remove many abrasive and foreign materials from foot traffic and cut down on tracked in water. These will reduce the maintenance in entry areas and extend the life of the floor. Use extra mats in wet weather.
Many furniture polishes and glass cleaners contain chemicals which, in contact with the floor, may cause slipperiness. Even small amounts of overspray can create a hazard.
In commercial areas, ensure properly serviced mats are used between kitchen areas and any areas of smooth flooring where grease may be trafficked.
When cleaning, polishing or stripping your Amtico or Spacia floor use warning signs or safety cones to mark areas. Exclude traffic from the areas until completely dry (Wet or damp floors are usually slippery).
Be careful with the use of airborne insecticide, disinfectant and perfume sprays. Some contain oils or solvents which may settle on the floor in sufficient quantity to cause slipperiness.Some may also harm the surface of the tile.
Choose and use maintenance products for your Amtico or Spacia floor carefully (see our recommended products below). Products containing soap or unsuitable detergents like dishwashing liquid may leave hard to remove film on the surface. These can detract from the appearance and may be slippery. Similarly the use of products at too high a concentration may also leave surface residue.
At least once a year your Amtico/Spacia floor should be scrubbed thoroughly to remove in-grained dirt and floor dressing applied.