Floor Care
Burnishing
Burnishing is a high-speed floor-buffing process that polishes a finished hard floor to a glossy, reflective shine using a machine operating well above standard buffing speeds.
In Depth
A burnisher spins a pad at 1,000–2,500 RPM, generating heat that smooths and hardens the floor finish into a wet-look gloss. It is performed on already-finished floors as part of a maintenance cycle, not on bare flooring.
Why It Matters
Burnishing extends the life and appearance of floor finish between costly strip-and-wax jobs, keeping entrances and corridors looking premium at lower cost.
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What is burnishing in commercial cleaning?
Burnishing is a high-speed floor-buffing process that polishes a finished hard floor to a glossy, reflective shine using a machine operating well above standard buffing speeds.
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