FLOOR CARE Avmor s Floor Care Training Guide
CONTENTS FLOOR PREPARATION & FLOOR STRIPPING FLOOR SEALING & FLOOR FINISH 6 DAILY CLEANING 8 FLOOR MAINTENANCE 0 TOP SCRUB & RECOAT ADDITIONAL NOTES
FLOOR PREPARATION & FLOOR STRIPPING DESCRIPTION Floor stripper is used to emulsify old floor finish and sealer on a floor so that it can be removed in preparation for new sealer and finish to be applied. I REQUIRED EQUIPMENT M P E J D G 6 8 0 9 Q K B N F CATEGORY STRIPPERS NEUTRALIZER FLOOR CARE L C REQUIRED PRODUCTS GUM REMOVER H O Wet floor sign Dust mop Putty knife Dust pan and brush Rubber shoes or Gator Shoes Measuring cup or dilution control system Black or brown pads Two buckets / wringers Single disc rotary floor machine Two clean mops Safety gloves and glasses Towel Floor scraper with long handle DoodlebugTM with black pads Autoscrubber Wet vacuum ph test strips 7 A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. A PRODUCT NAME ORANGO Multi-Purpose Solvent Based Cleaner (aerosol) EP87 Ultra Floor Stripper IMPACT Floor Stripper EP88 CAPRICE Neutralizer and Salt Remover for Floors and Carpets
7 TIPS & TRICKS If the ph is not between 7 and 9, thoroughly rinse your floor again. Pick up with wet pick up vacuum. Use stripping mops only for stripping. Do not let dirty solution dry onto floor. Do not splash stripping solution onto surfaces such as doors, walls, cabinets. If you do, wipe with a clean cloth or wiper. Measure humidity in porous floors, such as linoleum, to secure that the floor material is dry before applying finish. Allow floor to dry completely before applying sealer and finish. Use an old section of the walk off matting to place equipment (buckets, floor mops) in order to help keep area clean. STEP : FLOOR PREPARATION ) Remove furniture and vacuum walk-off mats. ) Remove sticky residue (gum and other adhesives) with a putty knife and/or gum remover. ) Dust mop the work area. ) If there is a section with floor finish that you do not want to strip then place a towel saturated with water to that area. ) Place WET FLOOR signs at both ends of work area. Put on personal protective equipment. 6) In one bucket, dilute stripper solution according to use directions. In second bucket, fill with clear water or neutralizer solution. 7 STEP : STRIPPING Work in manageable area (0 ft x 0 ft -.08 m x.08 m). Start by the furthest section of the floor and work backwards. Avoid splashing stripper solution on baseboard and walls. Place mats at exit points so that wet shoes can be wiped off instead of tracking stripper solution into other areas. Flip or change pads often and wipe baseboard with a clean cloth as required. ) Apply a generous amount of stripper solution to work area. Let dwell for -0 minutes (do not let the solution dry on the floor). ) Using a scraper or a Doodlebug TM, completely detail the edges. ) Using a rotary single disc floor machine (low RPM) with appropriate pad, scrub area until all finish is removed. Flip or change pads and wipe baseboard with a clean cloth as required. STEP : RINSING ) Pick up dirty solution with wet vacuum, mop or autoscrubber. Do not allow dirty solution to dry. ) Rinse floor thoroughly with clean mop and cold water. Use neutralizer if required. ) Using ph test strips, confirm ph of floor. Repeat #, if needed. Allow floor to completely dry before refinishing. 0 9 6 8 ph 7 FLOOR CARE
FLOOR SEALING & FLOOR FINISHING DESCRIPTION Floor sealer is used to seal the pours, even the surface and provide a better bond before applying floor finish. Usually, you would apply - coats of sealer. The use of sealers and finishes will add protection, enhance appearance and extend longevity of the floors. E REQUIRED EQUIPMENT A. Wet floor sign B. Dust mop C. Putty knife D. Dust pan & brush E. Bucket with wringer F. Finish mop or microfiber mop or applicator system G. Plastic garbage bags H. Safety gloves and glasses I. Floor blower G F I H A D C B REQUIRED PRODUCTS CATEGORY SEALERS EP86 LOKSEAL Floor Sealer PRODUCT NAME THERMOTHANE Water Based Sealer EP80 Sealer Finish EP8 Floor Finish FINISHES EP8 UHS Floor Finish PREMIERE Superior Floor Finish PROTECTION PLUS Floor Finish NF High Solids Nano Polymer Finish 6 FLOOR CARE
TIPS & TRICKS Apply Avmor sealer before Avmor floor finish when it is needed. Always allow 0 minutes drying time per coat before using a floor blower. Do not pour unused finish back into container. Always make sure the wringer is very clean. When you are finished sealing, discard the plastic garbage bag and install a new one. Be sure to thoroughly rinse mop clean. On-site environmental conditions such as air flow, temperature and humidity can extend the drying time. If mop begins to drag turn the mop over to the opposite side and repeat. Always use clean equipment. STEP : FLOOR SEALING & FLOOR FINISHING ) Verify that the floor is dry, clean, and that all old finish has been removed. ) Place WET FLOOR signs and put on personal protective equipment. ) Place a plastic garbage bag inside a clean mop bucket and fill with Avmor sealer or finish. ) Saturate the mop head and then wring out the excess finish. Your mop should be well-saturated but not dripping. ) Edge a manageable area (0 ft x 0 ft -.08 m x.08 m) section with an Avmor sealer or finish. Then fill area using the figure 8 motion. 6) Allow to dry between each coat (usually 0 minutes under normal conditions. After 0 minutes you may turn on the floor blower. Angle floor blower upward.). Third and consecutive coats should keep a distance of 6 inches away from the baseboards. 7) Ensure that you have achieved the desired result. 6 SLIGHTLY 7 6 ( cm) FLOOR CARE 7
DAILY CLEANING DESCRIPTION Cleaning floors daily will protect your investment, make a good impression and ensure safety. H REQUIRED EQUIPMENT A. Wet floor sign B. Safety gloves and glasses C. Measuring cup or dilution control system D. Vacuum E. Dust mop F. Putty knife G. Dust pan & brush H. Autoscrubber I. Blue/red pads or brushes J. Bucket with wringer K. Mop C B K I J A D F G E REQUIRED PRODUCTS CATEGORY PRODUCT NAME EP0 Cleaner Disinfectant EP6 Lemon Neutral Neutral Cleaner EP6 Neutral ph Multi-Use Cleaner CLEANERS EP6 General Purpose Cleaner Degreaser EP88 CAPRICE Neutralizer and Salt Remover for Floors and Carpets ROTEX Neutral Cleaner SOLNET Floor Cleaner 8 FLOOR CARE
TIPS & TRICKS With floors that have floor finish, use a neutral cleaner or a cleaner that does not have a ph higher than the floor finish. For non-finished floors or difficult cleaning applications use an alkaline cleaner. Proper floor cleaning includes under the mats. Roll them up when wet cleaning. Dirt comes into the building just as easily as people do. Pay particular attention when cleaning all entrances. Always use clean pads, mops and equipment to avoid the gradual build-up of dirt on your floor & in your floor finish. Pay attention to high traffic lanes and frequently remove marks on the floor. STEP : DRY CLEANING ) Prepare your equipment. Always use a clean dust mop, a clean wet mop and clean pads. Prepare and inspect the area you have to clean and clear any clutter. ) Thoroughly vacuum all walk on/off entrance mats. ) Pick-up debris and remove gum and other adhesives with a putty knife ) Dust mop floor. STEP OPTION MANUAL WET CLEANING ) Place WET FLOOR signs and put on personal protective equipment. ) Dilute cleaner solution according to use directions. ) Using a clean mop; mop floor using the figure 8 motion. Pay attention to edges and around fixtures. ) Change mop and mop water regularly when dirty. ) Clean all equipment thoroughly, store ready for next use. OPTION AUTOMATIC SCRUBBING ) Place WET FLOOR signs and put on personal protective equipment. ) Fill autoscrubber with fresh water and add correct amount of chemical. Verify that the pad/ brush and squeegee are clean and put them on the autoscrubber. ) Scrub the floor with overlapping passes. ) Daily: Clean and turn scrubbing pads. Clean squeegee and vacuum filter. Empty both solution tanks. Plug in the autoscrubber to be recharged. Verify battery weekly. NOTE: Please refer to product use directions, some products may require rinsing. NOTE: Please refer to product use directions, some products may require rinsing. FLOOR CARE 9
FLOOR MAINTENANCE DESCRIPTION Floor maintenance objectives are to repair scratches, protect against scuff marks and secure the gloss and protection you want. A B H REQUIRED EQUIPMENT A. Burnisher B. Single disc rotary floor machine C. Floor pads D. Measuring cup or dilution control system E. Sprayer bottle F. Dust mop G. Wet floor sign H. Bucket & wringer I. Finish mop J. Safety gloves and glasses F G C D E I J REQUIRED PRODUCTS CATEGORY RESTORERS EP8 SIDEKICK Restorer PRODUCT NAME TF8 Pre Burnish Floor Cleaner and Gloss/Slip Resistance Enhancer 0 FLOOR CARE
TIPS & TRICKS Always dust mop and clean prior to burnishing to avoid scratches on floor surface. Be sure to use the correct Ultra High Speed pads with in-line burnisher (800 RPM to 00 RPM). Check for dust after burnishing, it may be necessary to dust mop. Always use clean equipment, mops & pads. Clean your burnishing pads and equipment after each use. STEP : PREPARATION ) Gather your equipment & supplies and put on your personal protective equipment. ) Proceed to dry cleaning. Follow procedure (Daily Cleaning see page 9). ) Proceed to wet cleaning. Follow procedure (Daily Cleaning see page 9). STEP : OPTION HIGH SPEED OR ULTRA SPEED (UHS) BURNISHING ) Apply Avmor restorer to floor using an autoscrubber or mop on process. Let dry before burnishing. ) Burnish the floor to desired gloss. Starting along the baseboard at the furthest point from the door, push High Speed or Ultra High Speed (UHS) machine forward moving in a straight line and overlapping last pass. When burnishing, do not stay on the same area too long. Turn or change pads as required. ) Dust mop floor and verify that you have achieved the desired result. NOTE: Please refer to product use directions, some steps may differ. OPTION SPRAY BUFFING ) Prepare your spray buff solution. ) Spray buff the floor to desired gloss. Use a red or white pad on a rotary floor machine (up to 800 RPM). Start in a ft x ft (0.9 m x 0.9 m) area. Lightly spray Avmor spray buff solution and move machine over sprayed area until dry and buffed. Turn or change pads as required. ) Dust mop floor and verify that you have achieved the desired result. FLOOR CARE
TOP SCRUB & RECOAT DESCRIPTION A deep scrub removes soil in the top layer of the floor finish and prevents dirt from being trapped between recoats. If the floor dulls quickly after spray buffing or high speed buffing, it is normally a symptom of thinning and/or soiled floor finish. This condition requires a deep scrub and recoat. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Wet floor sign Dust mop and vacuum Putty knife Dust pan and brush Measuring cup or dilution control system Black, blue or green pads Two buckets / wringers Single disc rotary floor machine (low RPM) Finish mop Cleaning/rinsing mop Safety gloves and glasses Towel DoodlebugTM with black pads Autoscrubber Wet vacuum ph test strips H A N O I J B G F D L CATEGORY PRODUCT NAME EP67 Heavy Duty Industrial Degreaser TOP SCRUB A707 LF Low Foam Cleaner Degreaser NUMERO UNO Cleaner Degreaser Deodorant FLOOR CARE 6 C 8 REQUIRED PRODUCTS K 7 M E 0 9 P
TIPS & TRICKS Floor must be thoroughly rinsed and completely dry before recoat. Always use clean equipment, mops & pads. Use an old section of the walk off matting to place equipment (buckets, floor mops) in order to help keep area clean. If you use pads, chemical or a machine that is too aggressive it might cause a complete stripping procedure. STEP : ) Remove furniture and vacuum walk-off mats. ) Remove sticky residue (gum and other adhesives) with a putty knife and/or gum remover. ) Dust mop the work area. ) If there is a section with floor finish that you do not want to strip then place a towel saturated with water to that area. ) Place WET FLOOR signs at both ends of work area. Put on personal protective equipment. 6) In one bucket, dilute top scrub solution according to use directions. In second bucket, fill with clear water or neutralizer solution. 6 STEP : 6 FLOOR PREPARATION OPTION TOP SCRUBBING ROTARY SCRUBBING 6 0 9 ph 7 SEE PAGE 7 6 8 7 8 ) Fill autoscrubber with fresh water and add correct amount of chemical. ) Scrub floor with appropriate pads, do not pick up solution. Make sure the vacuum is off and squeegees are up on the first pass. After - minutes dwell time, make sure the vacuum is on and the squeegees are down on second pass. Flip or change pads as required. ) Rinse by damp mopping or autoscrubbing with red pad and clean water. ) Using ph test strips, confirm ph of floor. ) Apply desired number of coats of Avmor floor finish. Follow procedure (Floor Sealing and Floor Finishing see page 7). TOP SCRUBBING AUTO SCRUBBING 7 OPTION ) Apply a generous amount of top scrub solution to work area. Let dwell for - minutes. ) Scrub with a rotary floor machine to remove top layer of old finish. Flip or change pads as required. ) Pick up dirty solution with wet vacuum. ) Rinse by damp mopping thoroughly with clean cold water. ) Using ph test strips, confirm ph of floor. 6) Apply desired number of coats of Avmor floor finish. Follow procedure (Floor Sealing and Floor Finishing see page 7). 0 9 ph 7 SEE PAGE 7 FLOOR CARE
LET AVMOR CATCH YOU BEFORE YOU FALL! EVALUATE SLIP RESISTANCE AND MITIGATE RISK WITH UL SLIP CO-EFFICIENT CERTIFICATIONS SAFETY FIRST YOUR SAFETY IS OUR CONCERN! Slips, Trips and Falls are preventable. Having the right floor care products combined with a proper cleaning program is your first line of defense against an accident waiting to happen. DO YOU KNOW THE COST OF SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS? % Slip and Fall accidents are caused by poor walking are surfaces. $0,000 cost of a typical Slip and Fall injury. Average of 8 missed work days per employee who experienced a slip, trip or fall. 76% same level falls. $0,000 to defend a Slip and Fall claim. THE INDUSTRIES AND JOBS MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS ARE: Maintenance/Janitorial Personnel Nurses Aides/Orderlies Retail Salesperson or Sales Clerk Construction/Mining Cooks/Waiters/Cashiers Police Officers Truck Drivers *Source: By the Numbers: 06 Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) Statistical Report. WSIB Injury Data: Retrieved from EIW Feb, 0. Long-term costs of persistent claims not reflected. FLOOR CARE
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