Professional floor maintenance may include any combination of sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, waxing, and buffing, depending on the flooring in question. If you want to keep your floor in good condition and avoid costly repairs, you need to clean and maintain it properly. Nevertheless, not all floor types can be cleaned well with a wet mop, even if it is the most usual way. Wooden and laminate flooring may be warped and damaged by wet cleaning, necessitating costly repairs or perhaps replacement.

Cleaning agents like ammonia, steam cleansers, vinegar, and others found in most grocery stores may damage hardwood floors and leave them looking dull and faded. Although while laminate and tile floors are more durable than hardwood, they still need regular upkeep. While they are low maintenance, ceramic tiles may be a breeding ground for germs if they aren't regularly cleaned. In addition, the porous nature of stone tiles makes them difficult to maintain. In addition to the fact that soap alone may not wash effective, acidic or alkaline cleansers may cause irreparable harm to a stone floor and should be avoided at all costs.