Garage Flooring Maintenance Made Easy: What Every Homeowner Should Know

Your garage takes a beating—from snowy boots to muddy tires to oil drips. So if you’ve upgraded with professionally coated garage flooring, it only makes sense to protect that investment.

At Garage Floor Coating of the Front Range, we believe maintenance should be simple, not stressful. Here’s how to keep your floor looking sharp and showroom-ready.

Simple Supplies, Big Payoff

You don’t need a closet full of tools to keep your garage flooring in great condition. Here’s what we recommend:

• A soft-bristle broom or leaf blower to clear loose debris
• A bucket, string mop, and microfiber dust mop
• Automotive Wash & Wax detergent (available at Home Depot or auto stores)

Avoid household soaps or degreasers, which leave residues that attract dirt and reduce shine.

The Five-Step Floor Refresh

Routine cleaning doesn’t have to eat up your weekend. Follow these steps to keep your garage flooring fresh:

1. Sweep or blow out dirt and dust.
2. Mix 1 ounce of Wash & Wax with 1 gallon of warm water.
3. Soak and wring your string mop—then lightly damp mop the surface.
4. Let the floor air dry—no rinsing needed.
5. Run a microfiber dust mop over the surface for that clean finish.

Got a sticky spot from tar or chewing gum? Spray a little WD-40, let it sit for five minutes, and wipe it away with a soft cloth.

Pro Tips to Avoid Long-Term Damage

Even premium coatings can suffer from the wrong products. Avoid placing rubber-backed doormats directly on the floor—they can trap moisture and cause staining. Parking a golf cart or battery-operated machine? Ask us about protective mats specifically designed for use with our coating systems.

For coated driveways or exterior concrete, rinse with a garden hose or pressure washer (keep the wand at least 3 feet away) and use a foam floor squeegee to remove standing water—this helps prevent hard water residue.