
Slush doesn’t just track in — it grinds into your flooring, dulls your entryway, and shapes every first impression. Here’s how to stop winter damage before it starts.
Mini Post #3 in our Winter Readiness Series: For Maine apartment managers and HOAs, keeping common areas clean through winter isn’t optional — it’s protection for your floors, your tenants, and your building.
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Maine winters hit common areas harder than most regions — salt crystals scrape floors, slush melts into seams, and sand builds up faster than daily cleaning can keep up. A weekly winter-specific routine isn’t about aesthetics; it’s about preventing permanent wear on your building.
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Keeping common areas clean during Maine winters isn’t just cosmetic — it protects flooring, prevents slip hazards, and maintains tenant satisfaction all season long.
Salt. Sand. Slush.
They sneak into every lobby, stairwell, and entryway once winter hits Maine — and they make even the best-kept buildings look neglected fast.
For apartment complexes and HOAs, winter mess isn’t just annoying. It’s a safety issue, a first-impression issue, and a property value issue.
That’s why Pine & Shine Co. created our Common Area Winter Care Package — a reliable weekly or bi-weekly service designed specifically for Maine’s rough winter season.

Salt, slush, and sand build up fast. Our weekly or bi-weekly winter care helps property managers prevent damage, reduce maintenance headaches, and keep buildings looking professionally maintained.
You handle tenants — we handle the slush.