The Best Time for Floor Polishing

In short: Floor cleaning can be done at any time of year, but some periods make the job easier, shorten the duration and improve the result.

The season, the renovation stage, the moving date and how heavily the space is used determine the right time. In this article, we explain the best timing, taking Alanya's climate and way of life into account.

By Season

Spring and Autumn

These are the most comfortable periods for cleaning in Alanya:

• Balanced temperature and humidity: Temperature and humidity are balanced; stone dries more evenly after cleaning water, and there is no need to wait long before moving on to the next steps.
• Suitable conditions for impregnation and filling: Conditions are suitable for impregnation and filling; products neither dry too early in extreme heat nor have to wait because of rain and humidity.
• Empty holiday homes and hotels: Holiday homes and hotels are either before or after the season; since homes and businesses are usually empty, the work continues without interruption.

Summer

Cleaning can be done in summer, but the heat and the busy season affect both working hours and job scheduling.

• Fast drying: Stone and air are hot, so drying is fast, but the application time of some products may be shortened and spreading them evenly can become harder.
• Outdoor areas at midday heat: Outdoor work becomes difficult for both the crew and the products in the midday heat, so it is scheduled for morning and evening hours.
• Occupied holiday homes and hotels: Holiday homes and hotels are full; since the area cannot be vacated while guests are present, scheduling becomes difficult and the work is split into parts.

Winter

Winter is a period when indoor work can be done comfortably, while outdoor work is planned according to the weather.

• Comfortable indoor work: Indoor work is easily done in winter; rain and cool weather do not affect indoor cleaning, polishing and impregnation.
• Dry days outdoors: Rainy days are waited out outdoors; since impregnation and filling applied to wet stone will not hold, dry days are chosen.
• Time for comprehensive maintenance: It is a good time for comprehensive maintenance of closed holiday homes and hotels; since the space stays empty for a long time, extensive work is done without rushing.

By Renovation Stage

In a home undergoing renovation, cleaning last should be left:

1. Demolition, plumbing, electrical and plaster: First, demolition, plumbing, electrical and plaster work is completed; this is the stage that produces the most debris, dust and impact.
2. Paint and whitewash: Painting and whitewashing come next; finishing them before honing prevents drips that fall on the floor from soaking into freshly polished stone.
3. Kitchen and bathroom installation: Then the kitchen and bathroom fixtures are installed; scratches left by dropped screws, tools and parts are removed during honing.
4. Door and skirting board installation: Door and skirting board installation is completed before honing; this way, edges and corners are honed in their final state.
5. Floor honing and impregnation: Once the other work is finished, floor honing and impregnation are carried out; the protection is applied to a surface that no longer faces the risk of new damage.
6. Final cleaning: Final cleaning is done last; after the impregnation has cured, the home is freed of dust and residue and made ready for use.

Depending on the Move

Whether honing is done before or after moving in directly affects the duration and cost of the job.

• Before moving in: This is the ideal time. The home is empty, the machine reaches every corner, the work is fast and there is no cost for moving furniture.
• After moving in: Honing is also possible after moving in, but the furniture has to be moved room by room, and since each room is emptied and worked on separately, the job takes longer.

If you have bought a new home or are changing tenants, planning the honing while the home is empty is advantageous in terms of both time and budget.

Depending on Usage Intensity

The best time for honing each space is determined by the period when the area is least affected by use.

• Holiday homes and rental homes: In holiday homes and rental homes, honing is done at the end or the beginning of the season; while the home is empty, the wear accumulated over the summer is removed.
• Hotels: In hotels, honing is done in the off-season or during the weeks with the lowest occupancy; this way, guest traffic and noise are not a problem.
• Shops and restaurants: Closed days and night hours are preferred for shops and restaurants; the business renews its floor without losing customers.
• Apartment common areas: Work in apartment common areas is carried out on weekday daytime hours, in line with noise regulations; the job moves ahead without disturbing neighbors.
• Offices: For offices, honing is scheduled for the weekend; the space is empty while staff are away and the floor is ready for use on Monday.

Best Timing by Situation

The Cost of Having Honing Done Too Early During a Renovation

Honing done before the renovation is finished often means paying twice. Painting and whitewashing done after honing leave drips on the floor; screws, tools and parts dropped during kitchen and bathroom installation scratch the freshly polished surface; plaster and render dust works into stone whose impregnation has not fully cured. For this reason, the honing company generally recommends keeping the floor protected throughout the renovation and doing the honing last. If early honing was unavoidable, the floor should be fully covered with rigid cardboard or protective boards.

Planning Tips

Good planning ensures that honing starts on the desired date and that the floor is completely ready before it is used.

• Book early in peak periods: In busy periods (April-May and October), book a few weeks in advance; holiday home and hotel maintenance overlap in these months.
• Have the survey done on a separate day: Have the survey done on a separate day before the work date; the condition of the floor, the steps and the necessary repairs are clarified in advance.
• Leave a day for impregnation: Leave the space empty for at least one day after honing so the impregnation can cure; protection does not set fully on a floor that is used too early.
• Plan furniture for later: Schedule furniture deliveries for after the honing is finished; otherwise items have to be moved again and the new floor may get scratched.
• Keep an eye on the weather forecast: For outdoor work, follow the weather forecast together with us; filling and impregnation done before rain may not hold properly.

Our Calendar in Alanya

Our work in Alanya is shaped by the tourist season: the period from October to April is busy with hotel and holiday home maintenance, while May to September is spent mostly on permanently occupied homes, shops and businesses that can be worked on at night. In the summer months, we schedule outdoor work for early morning and evening hours. Getting in touch as early as possible makes it easier for us to reserve the most suitable date for you.