Floor Cleaning - Both Wet and Dry

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Floor Care - Dry and Wet Cleaning

Procedures:

Use clean mops and pads.

Clean walk-off mats.

Dust Mop.

Wear Protective equipment.

Check schedule. Mix cleaning solution properly.

Put out wet floor signs.

For Mopping:

Mop area with figure 8 motion.

Change mop water when dirty.

Rinse off equipment when done.
Store properly.

Burnish if scheduled.

For Autoscrubbing:

Autoscrub using overlapping passes.

Flip or change pad when dirty.

Empty and rinse out both tanks.
Store machine properly.

Burnish if scheduled.

Recommended Products: Mop floor with a neutral floor cleaner like Sundance.
If you need a disinfectant on the floor use Blue Skies II. Use a red or white pad.
When top scrubbing use products like: Lancer or Hot Springs. Use a blue pad. (Never a black pad)
If scheduled to burnish, see our Spray Buff and Burnishing Tips Page. Chemicals by Butchers.

Recommended Equipment: Dust mop, counter brush, dustpan, trash can, vacuum, rubber gloves, safety glasses, measuring cup, wet floor signs, mop handle, mop heads, mop bucket, wringer, auto-scrubber (if you have one), and red or white floor pads.

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