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On this page, you will find common
questions and answers regarding facility care.
The focus of the Q&A page will
periodically change, so please check back often.
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 The current
focus is FLOOR CARE.
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How can I get a coating to adhere to concrete floors where a cure seal has been used? |
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An acid etch is recommended. Mix Crew Tub & Tile Phosphoric Acid according to label directions and apply to the floor. Let the acid mixture sit for a few minutes until it stops fizzing. Scrub the floor with a brush and pick up the solution. Rinse the floor to neutralize the acid with a solution of GP Forward and allow the floor to dry completely before coating.
Note: concrete is very porous and absorbs moisture quite easily. Knowing this, you may want to allow concrete to dry longer than you would with a resilient floor so that it's dry when you apply finishes or sealers.
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How can I determine how a finish will wear under buffing, heavy traffic, or other conditions? |
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Use this test on a segment of the floor: write the number "one" on the bare floor with a china marker or a grease pencil. Apply a coat of finish and allow to dry. Then write the number "two" on top of that coat. Keep numbering each coat after it is applied. When the number of each coat disappears, it means that coat has been removed. |
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What is the best way to differentiate gradations of glosses, beyond visual inspection? |
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A gloss meter gives numeric values for finishes. The higher the number on the gloss meter, the higher the gloss. |
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What are the steps of a thorough carpet cleaning? |
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Professional carpet care cleaners thoroughly wet the carpet, and proceed to wet clean it. Immediately after wet cleaning, fans are placed on the carpets. Spot cleaning is done after extraction or shampooing. |
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What method removes urine odor from a restroom? |
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Mix a neutralizer in a Hudson Sprayer and spray all the walls and partitions. Wash the surfaces with a good alkaline cleaner and rinse well. The neutralizer allows the uratic salts to be removed from the surfaces. |
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What causes slippery floors, and what can you do to resolve this problem? |
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Floors can be slippery due to many causes, each with its own solution.
Common Causes and Solutions
Aerosol overspray or accidental spills of silicone-based products.
Furniture polishes or glass cleaners, when oversprayed or spilled, can make floors slippery. When using such products near aisles, apply them to a rag prior to use to reduce overspray. If overspray occurs, scrub the floor thoroughly to remove. If the floor is still slippery, apply a medium coat of finish over the affected area.
Ice melting compounds on floor. Use water to clean the contaminated floor (normally near entrances and at the end of runners). Do not use detergents or vinegar when spot cleaning. Be sure that you are using approved mats and runners. Clean the mats and runners occasionally with a wet/dry vac or wet extraction cleaner, using plain water. For prevention of the problem, control the amount of ice melting chemicals used on your floors.
Powder residue left on floor after burnishing. Dust mop the floor after burnishing.
Improperly treated dust mops being used (usually oil treated). Use Paraffin treated mops on the floors.
Improper detergent solution. Always measure the detergent and use recommended dilutions.
Use of acids (vinegar) in cleaning water. Acids will destroy the cleaning ability of detergents. Always measure the detergent and use recommended dilutions. Do not add vinegar. |
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