Hard-surface flooring, such as Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, VCT, and Concrete, have become an increasingly popular choice for residential and commercial buildings, which are both beautiful to
the eye and easy to regularly clean. However, did you know you should also have your hard-surface flooring professionally cleaned annually?
Over time, dirt, dust, and debris can collect on or around hard-surface flooring, causing your once pristine flooring to look dull and faded; even hard flooring that is cleaned regularly! Residue from soaps and cleaners will often build up on hard-surface flooring, which then allows dust, dirt, and germs to stick to the flooring.
PCS Offers a wide range of hard surface cleaning services, including Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, VCT and Concrete.
Classic or modern, light or dark, hardwood is a popular flooring choice. It’s important to clean hardwood flooring regularly and to have it professionally cleaned from time to time. This will help prevent dust and dirt from accumulating in any gaps between planks, as well as prevent scratching, staining, and spotting from debris on the visible portion of the wood.
The most effective way to keep your hardwood floors in top condition and protect your investment in them is to have them professionally cleaned. This will not only deep clean them to make them and your home healthier, but it will restore the natural beauty and add a shine that will help prevent future build-up.
Laminate floors need special care because, unlike hardwood floors, the surface can’t just be refinished if stains, scuffs, or other types of damage occur. To avoid pricey repairs and replacements, it’s critical to maintain your floors and treat them with care.
Vinyl is a type of synthetic flooring that can be a cost-effective alternative to natural hardwood, with the added benefit of being much more resistant to water damage, which can sometimes ruin hardwood flooring. However, it requires similar cleaning to hardwood to protect its appearance and prolong its lifespan. Regular cleaning is recommended for vinyl, alongside yearly professional cleaning.
VCT is a type of flooring used in many types of commercial settings in high-traffic areas, such as healthcare institutions and schools. Although durable and well-suited for high foot traffic areas, VCT flooring should be stripped and re-finished once a year to prevent it from becoming dull and faded. Let your VCT flooring shine with PCS Niagara!
Concrete is no longer just for outdoor surfaces. More custom concrete flooring is being installed inside homes, garages, and driveways. Like all other flooring surfaces, concrete floors can become dull and dirty over time.
Professional cleaning by PCS’s Concrete Floor Care process brings new life to concrete floors!
A deep concrete cleaning process removes the toughest dirt safely and effectively. Your floors will be rejuvenated when professionally maintained.
PCS uses equipment, products, and expertise to remove built-up soil, discolouration, and residue, using laminate-safe equipment and cleaning solutions designed to protect the floor’s surface and core.
Yes. PCS uses low-moisture methods and non-abrasive products that won’t cause swelling, warping, or surface damage to your floor.
Regular mopping often leaves excess water and residue behind, which can cause premature soiling or even water damage! Professional cleaning uses controlled moisture, deeper agitation, and proper extraction to clean more thoroughly without harming the floor.
Most homes benefit from professional cleaning every 6–12 months. Some households may have different needs based on various factors, including number of occupants, animals, and traffic level. A household with multiple children, pets, and/or high traffic may require more regular cleaning.
Professional cleaning can significantly improve appearance by removing buildup and dulling residue, but it cannot repair scratches, chips, or water damage.
Many surface stains and sticky residues can be removed. However, stains that have penetrated seams or caused swelling may be permanent.
Professionals avoid excessive water and typically do not use steam, as heat and moisture can damage laminate. Low-moisture cleaning methods are used instead.
Laminate floors are usually dry within 30–60 minutes after your appointment.
Yes, reputable cleaners use non-toxic, laminate-approved products that are safe once the floor is dry. If you have any concerns or allergies, please reach out to our office and we would be happy to help.
Cleaning can reduce the appearance of light scuffs, but scratches are physical damage and cannot be fully removed without repair or replacement.
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VCT strip and refinish is a professional floor restoration process that removes old wax, dirt, and buildup from vinyl composition tile, then applies fresh coats of floor finish to restore shine and protection.
Over time, floor finish becomes scratched, yellowed, and embedded with dirt. Stripping removes these worn layers so new finish can properly bond to the tile.
Most VCT floors need stripping and refinishing every 12–24 months, depending on foot traffic, maintenance routines, and number of finish coats applied.
Most jobs take 4–8 hours, depending on the size of the area, number of finish coats, and drying time. For large areas or buildings, multiple appointments may be necessary.
Typically 3–5 coats of commercial-grade floor finish are applied for durability, gloss, and long-term protection.
Light foot traffic is usually allowed after 6–8 hours but for best results, it is a good idea to keep foot traffic limited for the first 24-48 hours. Full curing may take 7 days, depending on conditions; during this time, furniture or heavy items should not be dragged on the floor to prevent scuffs, scratches, or other damage.
Yes. When done by trained professionals using proper chemicals and equipment, stripping and refinishing will not damage VCT flooring.
Most professional services use low-odor, eco-friendly products. Areas should remain off-limits until fully dry to prevent scuffs, scratches, or other damage.
Many stains and surface discoloration can be removed. However, damage that has penetrated the tile itself may be permanent.
No. Properly applied floor finish includes slip-resistant properties and improves overall floor safety.
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