The Art of Floor Care

• Covering too large of an area will cause the stripper to dry into the floor.
• Failure to allow sufficient dwell time will leave patches of finish on the floor.
• Utilizing a clogged pad may also leave patches of finish on the floor.
• Rinsing with clean water will prevent the finish from peeling of the floor.

• Using a dirty mop will leave streaks on the floor.
• Pouring finish into a dirty bucket may dull the floor.
• Attempting to recoat the floor before the finish has dried may dull it as well.
• Utilizing the floor fan too soon will cause ripples to appear in the finish.

• Using too much chemical will leave the floor sticky following completion.
• Operating a dirty mop or mixing with grimy water may leave streaks in the finish.
• Neglecting to clean the walk-off mat will allow dirt to track in with foot traffic.
• Endeavoring to scrub using a dirty pad will grind dirt into the floor.

• Using too much spray buff may dull the floor.
• scrubbing with a dirty pad will grind dirt into the floor.

• Failure to clean the floor before burnishing will grind dirt into the floor.
• Burnishing with too aggressive a pad will scratch the floor.

• Recoating with the wrong chemical will leave the floor dirty and shiny.
• Using too spongy a pad may also leave the floor dirty and shiny.
• Scrubbing the floor too rapidly will leave dry, shiny patches.
• Rinsing with dirty water will cause the finish to peel up from the floor.

• Start out with clean, cool or warm water.
• On grouted floors use, a stripping brush.
• Don’t cover too large an area.
• Move machine slowly and overlap the passes.
• Walk where you’ve scrubbed.
• Flip pads to avoid clogging.
• Never put stripper in the solution tank of an autoscrubber; this can damage the machine.
• Change rinse water frequently.
• Store wet pads in a plastic bag.
• When finished, clean all equipment.
• Wipe equipment and power cords clean.

• Use a clean bucket and wringer.
• Use a rayon/cotton blend mop.
• Apply even, medium coats.
• Stay 12" off the base boards and edges to prevent buildup on the first coat and every other coat after that.
• Allow ten minutes before using a fan.
• Don’t pour unused finish back into container.

• Dry and wet clean daily for best results.
• When mopping, change mop water as it dirties.
• Clean up equipment after use.
• Remember to plug in the autoscrubber after use.
• When using a mop, frame your area so you don’t splash water on the baseboards.

• Match the pad to the machine.
• Work small areas at a time.
• Flip or replace the pads when needed.
• If it takes more than 3-4 passes to buff out, use less product.

• Always clean the floor first.
• Match the pad to the floor finish.
• Do not leave the machine in one place too long.

• When using an autoscrubber, use the double scrub method.
• When damp mop rinsing, use a clean mop.