How Often Should You Strip and Wax Your VCT Floors?
If your facility has VCT (Vinyl Composition Tile) flooring, you already know it’s durable and cost-effective—but only when maintained properly. Over time, without the right care, VCT floors lose their shine, become scuffed and stained, and ultimately cost more in repairs and replacements than they should.
At Cleanse Solutions, we’ve helped businesses across Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Polk County protect their floors (and their budgets) with proper stripping and waxing schedules tailored to foot traffic and usage.
So, how often should your VCT floors be stripped and waxed? Let’s break it down.
🧼 What Is Stripping and Waxing?
Stripping is the process of removing old layers of wax, dirt, and buildup from VCT flooring. Once the surface is clean, multiple layers of new wax (or floor finish) are applied to restore shine and protect the floor.
This not only makes the floor look brand new but also:
Adds a slip-resistant layer
Prevents permanent staining or discoloration
Reduces long-term wear and tear
🕒 How Often Should You Strip and Wax?
💼 General Office Spaces:
Every 6–12 months
These areas see moderate foot traffic. A biannual strip and wax is often enough, with top scrub and recoat every few months to maintain shine.
🏥 Medical Offices & Clinics:
Every 3–6 months
These environments require hygienic, polished floors to meet health codes and maintain a professional image. Add in more frequent disinfection scrubs between full strip and waxes.
🏫 Schools & Churches:
1–2 times per year, ideally before/after major usage seasons (summer break, holidays, etc.)
🛍️ Retail or High-Traffic Facilities:
Every 2–4 months
Constant foot traffic leads to fast wax breakdown. Without regular maintenance, VCT in these environments gets cloudy and scratched quickly.
🧽 What If You Wait Too Long?
Delaying your floor care can lead to:
Permanent scuffing and yellowing
Wax buildup that looks dull and uneven
Water damage if wax protection wears away
Costly full replacements instead of maintenance
The Cleanse Solutions Approach
At Cleanse Solutions, we don’t just “mop and bucket” your floors—we use commercial-grade equipment and high-solids waxes to get a mirror-like shine that lasts.
We service:
Office buildings
Medical facilities
Churches
Schools
Retail locations
Industrial floors
We also provide free floor assessments to help you build a schedule that matches your traffic, budget, and goals.
What’s Included in Our Strip & Wax Service?
Full machine stripping of old finish
Neutralizing rinse
Application of 3–5 layers of high-gloss commercial wax
Optional buffing or high-speed burnishing
Walkthrough and maintenance recommendations
Serving Lakeland’s Floor Care Needs Since 2020
Cleanse Solutions is proud to be a trusted provider of VCT floor care in Lakeland and the surrounding Central Florida area. Whether you're managing a single office or a multi-building complex, we make it easy to keep your floors looking brand new—and safe for employees and guests.
Is it time to restore your VCT floors?
📞 Call or 📩 message Cleanse Solutions today for a free consultation and floor evaluation.