Sweep floors daily to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating as they act like sandpaper under feet and wheels and can damage your floor
Use a broom or mechanized sweeper with soft nylon bristles as stiff brushes may scratch the coating and cause gloss floors to dull
Scrubbing
Scrub floors weekly or as often as needed to prolong the life of your floor coating
High traffic areas such as aisle ways and areas where oil and grease are frequently used may require daily scrubbing
Equip your automatic floor scrubber with the correct brush or pad to protect your floor finish
– Use soft nylon brushes and white or red pads
– Do not use stiff brushes or pads, which will dull or scratch your coated surfaces
Use the correct dilution rate recommended for your scrubbing equipment or detergent
Liquid Spills
All liquid spills are safety hazards and should be cleaned up immediately
– Wipe, mop or use automated equipment, depending on size of the spill
– Mop or scrub the area to remove sticky or greasy residues as soon as possible to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt that can damage floor
Spills of caustics, acids and solvents should be cleaned immediately and thoroughly
– Harsh liquids that remain on the floor may soften, discolor, or remove coating or sealer
– Always wear personal protective equipment for chemical spill clean up
Stain Prevention and Removal
Stains can be prevented by cleaning spills immediately
Most stains can be minimized or removed without further damage to your floor
– Use mild solution, progressing to stronger removers until the stain disappears
– Inks, dyes and stains resulting from chemical or acidic spill may never be removed
– Wear rubber gloves and eye protection when working with cleaning chemicals
Rubber Marks & Burns
Rubber marks are deposits of rubber on or near the surface of the floor coating
– In most cases, these can be removed by scrubbing with a strong concentration of a solvent-based detergent(orange/yellow) and water
Rubber burns show on the surface of coating caused by heat and friction from spinning tires
– In most cases, these cannot be removed
– Keep floors clean to keep tires from slipping and spinning on your floor
Tire stains (plasticizer marks) are caused by tires sitting on top of a coating and an exchange of chemical components between the non-rubber tire and the coating when they are in contact for an extended time
– These types of markings are impossible to remove
– Place a barrier between the tires and the coatings to prevent this
– Recoating of the area is the only way to eliminate these
Scratches and Gouges
Scratches and gouges shorten the life of floors when moisture seeps into cracks, resulting in peeling of the coating
Avoid sliding heavy machinery, pallets, or sharp objects across the floor
