Rotary Floor Scrubbing

Rotary Floor Scrubbing
Cleaning to remove excessive soil and impacted dirt.

Equipment:

Method:

Sweep area to be scrubbed with dust control mop
Wearing protective equipment, dilute detergent in the tank or bucket using cool or warm water and following manufacturer’s instructions
Put out warning signs and close off area if necessary
Soak floor with cleaning agent using mop and bucket and allow to dwell for 5-10 minutes – do not allow to dry
Scrub with floor machine using correct pad and work backwards. Work slower in heavily soiled areas and flip or change pad when clogged
Remove dirty water with a wet and dry vacuum or mop before it dries on the floor, working from a dry area
Rinse the area thoroughly with cold clean water
Clean equipment and pads and remove warning sign when the floor is dry

Beware:

Ensure the correct chemical is used
Ensure the correct pad is used – otherwise the floor will dry dirty and may be damaged
Do not scrub too quickly – you may leave dirty, shiny patches
Ensure sufficient rinsing – if not, any floor finish or seal put down will peel up from floor

Recommended Products:
LIFT – HD Cleaner degreaser that can also be used with scrubber driers.
Orange MPC – Very good for oily or greasy areas.

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