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Floor Scrubbing

Procedures:

Use clean mops and pads.

Dust mop.

Wear protective equipment.

Mix cleaning solution properly.

Put out wet floor signs.

For Mopping:

Flood mop. Let dwell 5-10
minutes.

Scrub with blue pad. Flip or
change pad when clogged.

Wet vac.

Damp mop rinse with clean water.

Apply finish when floor is dry.

For Autoscrubbing:

Autoscrub without vacuum on
first pass.

Autoscrub with vacuum on
second pass.

Flip or change pad when
clogged.

Damp mop rinse with clean water.

Apply finish when floor is dry.

Recommended Products: Lancer or Hot Springs.
Use a blue pad for scrubbing.
Chemicals by Butchers.

Recommended Equipment: Dust mop, counter brush, dustpan, trash can, rubber gloves, safety glasses, measuring cup, wet floor signs, mop handle, mop heads, mop bucket and wringer, auto-scrubber, low speed floor machine (175-185 rpm), blue pads, and extension cord.

Goofs and Consequences