How to clean a coated garage floor (it's almost unfair)

The best part of a flake floor isn't install day. It's every Saturday after, when cleaning takes five minutes. Here's the whole routine.

The weekly routine

Dust mop or soft-bristle broom. That's it. The surface is seamless, so there are no grout lines or seams for grit to hide in.

Spills and drips

Oil, coolant, and road grime sit on top of the topcoat instead of soaking in. Wipe with a paper towel, then hit the spot with warm water and a squirt of dish soap. No staining, no etching.

Winter salt

When the salt crust builds up, push the water out with a foam squeegee or garden hose. The coating is unaffected by salt and snowmelt, which is exactly why bare concrete pits and coated floors don't.

What to skip

No wax, no polish, no harsh solvents. The gloss is the topcoat itself, not a product you have to keep reapplying. Citrus or vinegar cleaners in reasonable dilution are fine; straight degreasers are overkill.