How to Maintain Anti-Slip Treated Floors
Anti-slip treatment is a long-lasting solution, but like all floor treatments, its effectiveness depends partly on proper maintenance. This guide provides practical advice on maintaining your anti-slip treated floors to maximise treatment life and ensure continued safety.
Daily Cleaning of Anti-Slip Treated Floors
What to Use
- pH-neutral floor cleaners (recommended)
- Standard household disinfectants at normal dilution rates
- Mild soap and water
- Standard commercial floor cleaners
What to Avoid
- Avoid acidic cleaners on marble (lemon juice, vinegar, acid-based bathroom cleaners)
- Avoid wax-based polishes on anti-slip treated floors – they fill the micro-pores and reduce effectiveness
- Avoid crystallisation compounds (these seal the surface and negate the anti-slip treatment)
- Avoid oil-based cleaners that leave a residue
Signs That Your Floor Needs Re-Treatment
Anti-slip treatment typically lasts 3-5 years in residential settings and 2-3 years in commercial environments. Signs that re-treatment is due:
- The floor feels slippery again when wet
- A COF test shows values below 0.5
- It has been more than 3 years since the initial treatment
- Heavy floor polishing or crystallisation work has been done on the floor
Annual Floor Safety Audit
We recommend an annual professional COF test to verify that your anti-slip treatment is still performing at required levels. This is particularly important for:
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities (NABH compliance)
- Hotels (brand standard compliance)
- Schools and educational institutions
- Commercial buildings with regular visitors
Oxon Technology offers annual floor safety audit contracts that include COF testing, reporting, and priority scheduling for re-treatment when values approach minimum thresholds.
Removing Wax or Polish Before Re-Treatment
If wax or crystallisation has been applied to an anti-slip treated floor, it must be removed before re-treatment. We provide professional wax and polish removal services that prepare the floor for effective re-treatment without damaging the underlying surface.
Our Maintenance Programme
For commercial clients, we offer a comprehensive floor safety maintenance programme:
- Annual COF testing and compliance certificate
- Preferential pricing on re-treatment
- Priority scheduling for large commercial properties
- Ongoing safety advisory service