The whole point of a coated floor is that it's easy to keep
Bare concrete is a sponge — it soaks up oil, dust, and stains you can never fully scrub out. A coated floor is a sealed, non-porous surface, so cleaning it is closer to wiping a countertop than scrubbing a driveway. Nothing soaks in, so almost everything comes off with a mop. That's the payoff of the coating, and it's why maintenance takes minutes, not weekends.
The routine
- Weekly (or as needed): sweep or dust-mop. Grit is the only thing that dulls a floor over years — sweeping it up keeps the gloss. A dust mop or soft broom is all you need.
- When it looks dirty: damp-mop. Warm water with a splash of pH-neutral floor cleaner. Mop, done. No rinse-and-wax cycle.
- Tire marks or grease: spot-clean. A soft brush and a mild degreaser lift tire scuffs and oil. For stubborn hot-tire marks, a little more elbow grease — but they come up.
- Spills: wipe reasonably soon. Nothing stains a sealed floor quickly, but wiping coffee, paint, or chemicals promptly keeps it effortless.
No waxing, everOne of the most common questions we get: "How often do I reseal or wax it?" Never. The polyaspartic topcoat is the seal, and it lasts the life of the floor. Waxing a coated floor is not only unnecessary, it can make it slippery. If a floor ever needs "resealing," that's a sign the original job skipped the prep — not a normal maintenance step. (More on that in why coatings fail.)
What to avoid
- Harsh acids and abrasive pads. You don't need them, and citrus or muriatic-based cleaners can dull the finish over time. pH-neutral is the rule.
- Dragging sharp steel across it. The floor is tough, but a metal jack stand or a dropped blade dragged across it can scratch. A cheap mat under heavy or sharp equipment prevents it.
- Letting grit sit. Sand and grit act like sandpaper under tires and feet. A quick sweep is the single most valuable habit.
Do those few things and a coated floor in Mandarin, Nocatee, or anywhere in the 904 stays showroom-glossy for its full 15–20 years.
Outdoor floors — one small extra
Pool decks, patios, and driveways get more sun, pollen, and mildew than an indoor garage. The care is the same, just a little more frequent: rinse off pollen and organic debris, and an occasional wash keeps mildew from taking hold in shady spots. Because the topcoat is UV-stable polyaspartic, the color stays put through Florida summers — you're just keeping the surface clean, not fighting fading. See pool deck resurfacing for outdoor specifics.