Floor Cleaning Process

II. level CARE, CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE A. Floor make clean Process B. find/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 stern, oil and old layers of radix finish and sealer. The growth comp allowely cleans and prepares take abacks for the application program of new coats, floor sealer or floor finish ( wax ). Floor stripping products are used for this purpose. Supplies and Equipment compulsoryMopMop Wringer Hand GlovesFloor Stripper or PolisherWax Remover Steps Procedures First, clear the field of study 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 reply. natural with a putty knife. line a caution manse of the zodiac to prevent slips on the floor. Place the sign in the working eye socket Wet floor, watch your step. educate the stripping solution.The dilution will depend on the Mix 1 gal of floor stripper to 4 gallons of water in a bucket, tip of soil. Heavy soil needs higher dilution. for every floor area of 250 square meters. Dilution sometimes varies for different types of stripper. Read the instructions on the label. bury the mop on the solution. Do not squeeze the mop. Spread 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 uttermost to the nearest. employ 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. map a mop or use a wet-dry vacuum. Rinse the floor thoroughly. Remove all cleaning solution, using a clean mop. physical exercise a different mop for rinsing. Make sure the coats are even. let the floor dry completely. Once dried, the floor is now ready for the application of wax or floor finish. STRIPPING TIPS 1. In case of curiously stubborn residuces (example in the commercial sector) use undiluted if required. 2. Do not allow stripper to dry push through on the floor. For this reason, work in sections. . Before stripping floor coverings (e. g. , rubber flooring), check for color and material fastness at an inconspicuous spot. If necessary, dilute Stripper even more and apply several times using a short stand time. 4. Wear rubber gloves during use and ensure that the rooms to be treat 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 meet of children. B. SEALING FLOORSSealing follows stripping. A floor sealer-chemical is applied on the floor to entertain the surfaces and to act as a bond between the floor sealer and the finish (wax). Sealing helps to smoothen rough surfaces and scratches. It also protects the floor of different 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 bag (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 beseeming contaminated with any residue that might be in the bucket. 2. decline 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 oneness of the baseboards in the farth est corner of the room. If the entire area cannot be out-lined forrader the sealer dries, apply the sealer to the floor along the baseboards covering as much of the traces/outline as possible. 4. Apply the sealer to the floor area. proceeding by sections, do a side to side motion, starting from the farthest corner and moving 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 corresponding steps above stated. Republic of the Philippines CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY (CvSU) Don Severino de las Alas Campus Indang, Cavite ((046) 415-0010 / 415-0011 ((046)415-0012 e-mail Address emailprotected com STRIPPING SEALING FINISHING MAINTAINING