Can you use Universal Cleaner on polished concrete and terrazzo?Updated 4 days ago
TL;DR: Polished concrete and terrazzo both take a light, quick clean with Universal Cleaner and the Spray Mop. Spray a small amount just ahead of the pad, mop it straight up and keep moving so nothing pools on the polish. Use the Everyday Mop Pads, which are the right pads for polished finishes.
Can you use Universal Cleaner on polished concrete and terrazzo?
✓ Polished concrete
Handles a light, quick clean well. Spray a small amount, mop it straight up and keep moving so nothing pools on the polish.
✓ Terrazzo
Cement based and resin based terrazzo both take the same approach. A light spray mopped straight up keeps the finish looking its best.
✓ Every other floor type
Timber, laminate, vinyl, tile and stone are covered in our full guide: What floors can you use Universal Cleaner on? Stone floors have their own guide: Can you use Universal Cleaner on stone floors?
Why does a light, quick clean matter on polished floors?
✓ It is all about dwell time
What marks a polished floor is liquid sitting on it, not the cleaner itself. Even plain water will mark a high polish if it pools long enough. Spraying a small amount just ahead of the pad and mopping it straight up means nothing gets that time. One trigger pull covers roughly a square metre, two at most.
Which mop pad should you use on polished floors?
✓ Everyday Mop Pads
The right pads for polished concrete, terrazzo and high gloss finishes. Gentlest of the three, and the default for the vast majority of cleans. Our full pad guide: Which mop pad should I use on my floor?
⚠ Keep Deep Clean Mop Pads off mirror polish
Deep Clean Mop Pads are for baked on grime on tougher surfaces. On mirror polish finishes, repeated mild abrasion dulls the surface over time. If your concrete or terrazzo has a high polish, stay with the Everyday Mop Pads.
What if your floor warranty asks for a pH neutral cleaner?
✓ Run the mop on water only
Fill the Spray Mop with plain water instead. Same mop, same pads, just a different fill. It is a fully supported way to use the mop, and plenty of customers clean this way by choice.
⚠ Universal Cleaner is not pH neutral
It is an alkaline formulation, which is part of how it lifts grease and grime without scrubbing. Sealed and burnished concrete is often covered by a pH neutral condition, so check the warranty before you clean, not after.
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Last reviewed: September 2026 · Koh Australia