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Floor Stripping

Floor Stripping
The removal of polish and scuff marks

Equipment:
  • Dust Control Mop
  • Warning Sign – “cleaning in progress”
  • Protective Gloves and Goggles
  • Masking Tape
  • Rotary Floor Machine
  • Black Stripping Pads
  • Floor Stripping Product
  • Mop and Wringer Bucket
  • Floor Edging Tool with Black Stripping Pads
  • Wet and Dry Vacuum
Method:
  • Sweep area to be stripped with dust control mop
  • Put out warning signs and close of area if necessary
  • Wear protective equipment, dilute floor stripper in a bucket with cool water using manufacturer’s instructions
  • Tape the doorways and edges as necessary
  • Soak floor with stripper using mop and bucket and allow to dwell for 5-10 minutes – do not allow to dry
  • Working backwards, Scrub with floor machine & black pad
  • Spray edges with Jackhammer, leave 5 mins. agitate using edging tool and black pad, rinse & wipe dry
  • Remove slurry with wet and dry vacuum or mop and bucket before it dries, working forwards from a dry area
  • Rinse the area thoroughly with cold clean water (unless using a rinse free stripper in which case damp mop) at least twice. A tablespoon of vinegar added the final rinse will help neutralise any remaining alkali residue
  • Clean equipment and pads and remove warning sign when the floor is dry
Beware:
  • Do not cover too big an area - stripper may dry out
  • Do allow sufficient dwell time – patches may be left
  • Do not use clogged pads – patches may be left
  • Ensure sufficient rinsing – if not floor finish will peel up from floor
Recommended Products:
High quality – Zip Strip
Floor Stripper – Metalised floor stripper
Rinse Free Stripper – Rinse free emulsion polish stripper
Jackhammer – Baseboard stripper