Floor Cleaning Process

II. FLOOR CARE, CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE A. Floor Cleaning Process B. Stripping/Wet Scrubbing Procedures Submitted by MC GERALD G. SALDO Submitted to Mrs. Juliet P. Diloy November 26, 2012 III. FLOOR CARE, CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE G. Floor Cleaning Process A. STRIPPING FLOORS Stripping is the elimination of embedded dirt, oil and old layers of taradiddle finish and sealer. The mold completely brisks and prepares floors for the application of new coats, floor sealer or floor finish ( wax ). Floor stripping products are enjoymentd for this purpose. Supplies and Equipment NeededMopMop stuffer guide GlovesFloor Stripper or PolisherWax Remover Steps Procedures First, clear the area of dirt and spots so that the dirt/soil willSweep or vacuum the floor thoroughly. Remove sticky deposits or not be absorbed by the stripping solution. material with a putty knife. Place a caution quality to prevent slips on the floor. Place the sign in the working area Wet floor, watch your step. devise the stripping solution.The dilution will depend on the Mix 1 g bothon of floor stripper to 4 gallons of water in a bucket, degree of soil. Heavy soil needs higher dilution. for each floor area of 250 square meters. Dilution sometimes varies for different typecasts of stripper. Read the instructions on the label. Dip the mop on the solution. Do not squeeze the mop. allot the solution and cover the whole area. Soften the old film to make stripping easier to accomplish. Spread the solution on the floor with a mop and let it be absorbed for 10-12 minutes. Scrub the area thoroughly from the farthest to the nearest. Use a floor machine with an abrasive pad or brush, depending on the type of floor. Pick up the softened and suspended film, dirt and soil. Use a mop or use a wet-dry vacuum. Rinse the floor thoroughly. Remove all cleaning solution, using a clean mop. Use a different mop for rinsing. Make sure the coats are even. Let the floor dry completely. at once dried, the floor is now ready for the application of wax or floor finish. STRIPPING TIPS 1. In case of particularly stubborn residuces (example in the commercial sector) use undiluted if required. 2. Do not allow stripper to dry out on the floor. For this reason, work in sections. . Before stripping floor coverings (e. g. , rubber flooring), subdue for color and material fastness at an inconspicuous spot. If necessary, dilute Stripper even more and apply several times using a shortsighted standing time. 4. Wear rubber gloves during use and ensure that the rooms to be treated are well ventilated. Do not spray sensitive surfaces (e. g. , wood, metal, stained surfaces) with the cleaning or stripping solution. 5. Store stripping solution in a cool, dry place in, closed, original container. Keep it locked and out of the reach of children. B. shut FLOORS seal off follows stripping. A floor sealer-chemical is applied on the floor to protect the surfaces and to act as a bond be tween the floor sealer and the finish (wax). Sealing helps to smoothen rough surfaces and scratches. It also protects the floor of other types of floor abuse thereby enhancing its appearance. Supplies and Equipment Needed Wet Mopplastic liner Sealer solution Steps Procedures 1. Prepare the floor area. Place the caution sign in a visible location. Put supplies and equipment in the floor area to be sealed. Put plastic theme (liner) into the empty bucket that is to be used for the sealer solution, then pour sealer into the lined bucket. Using the plastic bag liner keeps the bucket clean and keeps the sealer from becoming contaminated with any residue that might be in the bucket. 2. Dip the damp mop head into the bucket with a sealer. Wring out gently such that the mop head is wet but does not drip. 3.Trace/outline the entire area to be sealed. Start in superstar of the baseboards in the farthest corner of the room. If the entire area cannot b e out-lined before the sealer dries, apply the sealer to the floor along the baseboards covering as a great deal of the traces/outline as possible. 4. Apply the sealer to the floor area. Work by sections, do a side to side motion, starting from the farthest corner and miserable backward toward the door. Overlap the strokes. Avoid having puddles of sealer on the floor. 5. Allow the floor to dry completely before applying wax. If recoating is needed, follow the same steps above stated. majority rule of the Philippines CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY (CvSU) Don Severino de las Alas Campus Indang, Cavite ((046) 415-0010 / 415-0011 ((046)415-0012 Email Address emailprotected com STRIPPING SEALING FINISHING MAINTAINING