Professional Industrial Floor Cleaning

Industrial floors take a lot of abuse. Forklifts, vehicles, machinery, foot traffic, spills, and everyday operations can leave concrete looking dirty and worn.

Our industrial floor cleaning service is designed to remove surface contamination and buildup that can make your floors look neglected.

We can clean a variety of concrete surfaces, including:

Whether you need a one-time deep cleaning or are preparing a facility for a new tenant, sale, renovation, or coating project, we can help.

What Can Industrial Floor Cleaning Remove?

Depending on the condition of the floor and the type of contamination present, professional cleaning can help remove:

Dirt & Grime

Heavy foot and vehicle traffic can leave behind layers of dirt and grime that accumulate over time.

Oil & Grease

Industrial and automotive environments can develop oil and grease buildup that is difficult to remove with conventional cleaning equipment.

Tire & Rubber Marks

Forklifts, vehicles, and other equipment can leave rubber and tire marks on concrete floors.

Surface Buildup

Years of accumulated dirt, residue, and other contaminants can leave a floor looking dull and neglected.

Spills & General Contamination

We can address many common types of industrial floor contamination using appropriate cleaning methods and products.

Important: Not every stain or mark can be completely removed through cleaning. Some discoloration may be permanently embedded in the concrete or caused by chemical damage, wear, or changes to the concrete surface.

Our Industrial Floor Cleaning Process

Every floor is different, so we evaluate the condition of the concrete before determining the appropriate cleaning method.

1. Evaluate the Floor

We inspect the concrete to identify the type and severity of contamination and determine the best approach.

2. Prepare the Area

We prepare the work area and identify any areas requiring special attention. This includes collecting any large debris and disposing of it.

3. Mechanically Scrub the Floor

4. Pickup by Floor Cleaning Machines

Once the debris has been loosened, the leftover debris and water is collected by the sweeper scrubber machines and removed from the facility. This is done to ensure that loosened contaminants are recovered rather than simply being pushed around the facility.

5. Final Inspection

After cleaning, we inspect the floor to ensure the surface has been cleaned as thoroughly as possible and consider other possible options that may lead to a better result.

Cleaning vs. Concrete Polishing

Not every dirty floor needs to be polished or mechanically restored. Sometimes a professional deep cleaning is all that’s needed to significantly improve the appearance of the floor.

However, cleaning and polishing are two different processes.

Industrial Floor Cleaning	Concrete Polishing
Removes dirt and grime	Improves the concrete surface itself
Removes surface contamination	Can address scratches and surface wear
Removes oil and grease buildup where possible	Can restore gloss and appearance
Good for routine or deep cleaning	Better for worn or damaged floors
Does not substantially change the concrete surface	Mechanically refines the concrete surface
Can not improve embedded stains or marks	Can erase stains and marks that have been embedded into the floor

If your concrete floor is simply dirty, industrial floor cleaning may be the right solution.

If the floor is heavily worn, scratched, stained, or has lost its original appearance, mechanical polishing or another restoration process may provide better results.

When Cleaning Isn’t Enough

Some concrete floors have marks or discoloration that cannot be removed through cleaning alone.

In these situations, additional mechanical restoration may be necessary.

Because we specialize in concrete polishing and concrete floor restoration, we can help determine whether cleaning is the appropriate solution or whether the floor would benefit from a more extensive restoration process.

Industrial Floor Cleaning for Wisconsin Businesses

We provide mobile industrial floor cleaning services for businesses throughout Wisconsin.

Our service area includes:

• Madison
• Milwaukee
• Eau Claire
• Wisconsin Dells
• And surrounding Wisconsin communities

If you have a large warehouse, manufacturing facility, commercial building, or industrial floor that needs professional cleaning, contact us to discuss your project.

Why Choose WISE?

Concrete Floor Specialists

We’re not simply a general cleaning company. Our focus is concrete floors, including cleaning, polishing, sealing, and coatings. With over 25 years in the industry, we can give you a professional opinion on your floor no matter which way you want to go.

One Company for Multiple Flooring Needs

If your floor needs more than cleaning, we can also provide additional concrete services such as:

• Concrete polishing
• Protective concrete treatments
• Concrete coatings
• Terrazzo restoration
• Concrete floor restoration

This allows us to recommend the solution that makes the most sense for your floor rather than automatically recommending a single service.

Service for Facilities of All Sizes

From smaller commercial spaces to large industrial facilities, we can evaluate your floor and determine the appropriate approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does industrial floor cleaning cost?

The cost depends on factors such as the size of the floor, its condition, the type of contamination, and the amount of cleaning required. Contact us for a project-specific estimate.

Can you remove oil stains from concrete?

Professional cleaning can remove or significantly reduce many types of oil and grease contamination. However, older or deeply embedded stains may not be completely removable from cleaning alone and may need to be mechanically ground to be removed.

Can you remove tire marks from concrete?

Tire and rubber marks can sometimes be reduced or removed through professional mechanical cleaning. However, results depend on how deeply the marks have bonded to or affected the concrete and may require mechanical grinding to remove completely.

Will industrial floor cleaning remove every stain?

No. Some stains and discoloration are permanent or have penetrated deeply into the concrete. In these cases, mechanical restoration may be necessary.

What is the difference between floor cleaning and concrete polishing?

Floor cleaning removes dirt, grime, grease, and other contamination from the surface and does not affect the actual surface of the concrete. Concrete polishing uses progressively finer diamond tooling to mechanically refine the concrete surface and create a smoother, more durable, and higher-gloss finish.

Can you clean large warehouse floors?

Yes. We provide industrial floor cleaning for large commercial and industrial spaces. Contact us to discuss the size and condition of your floor.

How often should an industrial concrete floor be professionally cleaned?

It depends on the facility, amount of traffic, type of operations, and level of contamination. High-traffic industrial environments may benefit from more frequent professional cleaning.