Cleaning & Maintenance

Your FlowThru™ floor is built to handle real garage life — but a little upkeep goes a long way toward keeping it looking showroom-fresh for years. Here's everything you need to know.

No sealing, no waxing, no special tools — your floor stays looking sharp with the same basic upkeep you'd give any well-used space.

Everyday Care

Routine Cleaning

A shop vac makes quick work of dust, leaves, and everyday debris. A sweep or blow-off works just as well if that's what you've got on hand — the open-flow design lets most of it pass right through.

Spills

Oil, gas, and brake fluid won't stain or eat into the tile surface. Clean spills up as they happen with a rag, or use a mild degreaser for anything stubborn. The tiles are non-porous, so messes sit on top instead of soaking in.

Mopping

For a deeper clean, mop with warm water and a mild soap. Avoid anything abrasive that could dull the surface finish over time.

Deep Cleaning

For seasonal cleanups or bigger messes, a full deep clean only takes a few steps:

1. Unclip a row of tiles to open up a section you can pull back.
2. Hose or pressure wash from the back of the space toward the front.
3. Add a mild cleaner to your water if needed for tougher grime.
4. Let the area air dry, or sweep out excess water with a push broom.

You don't have to remove the whole floor for this — lifting the front edge is usually enough to let water and debris flush out underneath before snapping everything back into place.

The Full Slide-Out Clean

Because FlowThru™ tiles interlock into one connected sheet and aren't glued to the concrete, a standard single-car garage floor can come out as a single piece for the most thorough clean possible.

1. Unclip the edge pieces along both side walls and the back wall, leaving the interior tiles interlocked together as one connected mat.
2. Drag the whole mat out through the garage door and onto the driveway. With nothing holding it to the floor, it slides out as one sheet.
3. With it fully exposed, pressure wash or scrub both the top and underside, and let it sit in the sun to dry completely.
4. Slide it back into place and snap the edge pieces back on.

This works best on a single-car footprint. A full two-car sheet can get unwieldy to move solo, so for larger spaces, pulling and cleaning in sections — or using the everyday and deep-clean methods above — is usually easier.

What to Avoid

Harsh Chemicals

Skip bleach, ammonia, and solvent-based cleaners. They aren't necessary and can affect the tile's finish over time. Mild soap and water handles nearly everything a garage floor sees.

Pressure Washing

A garden hose is all you need. If you do use a pressure washer, keep it on a low setting and avoid aiming directly into the seams.

Seasonal Maintenance

Hot Weather

Like any quality polypropylene product, your tiles will naturally expand slightly in heat. If you installed wall-to-wall, leave a small expansion gap at the perimeter so the floor has room to move without buckling.

Cold Weather & Road Salt

The FlowThru™ design lets snow, slush, and road salt drain straight through to the concrete below, so it won't pool or get trapped against the tile. A simple rinse once temperatures rise clears out anything left behind.

Long-Term Care

Check Your Tiles Periodically

Every so often, give the floor a quick visual check for any tiles that may have shifted or loosened, especially in high-traffic areas. A simple press-down reseats them.

Reach Out If You Need Help

If you ever notice unusual wear, discoloration, or a tile that isn't sitting right, contact our team — we're happy to help you figure out what's going on.