Daily Floor Maintenance
Dust Mopping
We dust mop to remove sand and grit before it damages the floors.
This increases the length of time your floors look good and reduces
the need to scrub and re-apply finish.
Products and Equipment Required:
Static Dust Mop (Red)
Dust Mop Frame and Handle
Broom
Dust Pan
Garbage Bags
Putty Knife Scraper
Hand Brush
Procedure:
1. Take a clean dust mop, lift it about one foot off floor and allow to
drop. This will spread out all the yarn for easier and more effective
dust mopping.
2. Push over the floor in one continuous movement. Do not lift.
Overlap previous passes. Shake out at the end of the aisles.
3. Collect dirt and debris when finished using a dust pan and broom.
4. Clean out dust mop by:
- Vacuuming it
- Hand brush
5. Always hang the dust mop in the closet when finished. This will
triple its life.
6. Never leave it parked on the floor in closets. To work efficiently the
strands must be loose and free.
7. The next step is to clean the floor.
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Automatic Scrubbing
Read the operations manual. This will help you get the most from
your Automatic Scrubber. There are specific Cautions and Warning
included to warn you of potential danger of machine damage or bodily
harm.
Products and Equipment Required:
Automatic Scrubber
RED Floor Pads (2)
ES #84 Neutral Floor Cleaner
Putty Knife
Dust Mop
Dust Pan
Broom
Wet Floor Signs
Wet Mop
Bucket and Wringer
Procedure:
1. Disconnect the auto scrubber from the battery charger.
2. Make sure the brush switch is in the raised position, then turn the
key switch Off.
3. Install the RED pads on the pad holders provided with the
machine. Always make sure the pads are clean. If dirty on both
sides install a new pad.
4. Swing open the splash guards at the front of the machine for access
to the brush drive hubs.
5. Turn the pad holder until it locks into place.
6. Make sure all other hoses are connected.
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7. Fill solution tank with ES #84 Neutral Floor Cleaner that is
dispensed ready-to-use from the dilution control centre, by holding
the hose in the tank (water must be turned on for it to dispense.)
8. Go to the area that is to be cleaned and place wet floor signs at
each end of the aisles. Check that floor has been dust mopped
clean of debris.
9. Turn the master key switch On. The green power On light will
light up.
10.Move the squeegee lever to lower the squeegee and turn on the
vacuum system.
11.Turn the brush switch On to lover the brushes.
12.Turn the solutions switch On. The blue solution On light will light
up. Pull the solution lever up about half way.
13.When the twist grips forward to start the brush motor and solution,
and to move the machine forward. For best results, move the
machine at a slow walking speed.
14.Turn the solution switch to the Momentarily Off positions while
making sharp turns.
15. Rotate the twist grips backward to move the machine in reverse.
The brushes will run when the machine is in the reverse, but
solution will not be dispensed.
16.Adjust the solution flow control lever so a thin, even layer of
solution can be seen in front of the squeegee.
17.Run the machine slowly and watch for obstacles and customers.
18.When turning the corners, watch for excess water puddles. If
puddles occur:
- Adjust the water to lover the output
- Turn the machine less sharp on corners
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19.Be sure to mop up all puddles and edges.
20.The recovery tank has an automatic float shut-off to block the
vacuum system when the recovery tank if full. You can tell when
the float closes by the sudden change in the sound of the vacuum
motor. When the float closes, the recovery tank must be emptied.
The machine will not pick up water with the float closed.
21.When the recovery tank is full, turn the solutions switch Off, raise
the squeegee and pads, and move the machine to the service area.
To empty the recovery tank, take the recovery drain hose off its
hanger. Direct the hose to a floor drain or bucket and remove the
plug.
22. Refill the tank with ES #84 Neutral Floor Cleaner if not finished
and continue on. If you are done go on to the next step.
23.Turn the machine OFF and remove the key.
24.Always drain the recovery tank and the solution tank when you are
finished with the equipment. Direct the hoses to a floor drain or
bucket and remove the plug.
25.Rinse the tanks out with clean water and inspect the hoses for any
damage. Leave the vac lids off tanks to air dry.
26.Remove the pad holders and pads from the machine and rinse each
with warm water and hang to dry.
27.Remove the squeegee, rinse it with warm water and hang it up to
dry.
28.Wipe machine clean and plug into battery charger to change
batteries.
29.Check the maintenance wall charts and perform any required
maintenance.
30.Clean and put away the dust mop etc. if you do not need then any
more.
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31.If the floor is completely dry you can take the wet floor signs down
and return then to the custodial closet.
32.Wash, wring and hand to store wet mop.
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Damp Mopping
This is done in areas you can’t reach with the auto scrubber after you
have dust mopped the area.
Products and Equipment Required:
Mop
Bucket & Wringer
Wet Mop (Blue)
Wet Floor Signs
Procedure:
1. Always dustmop the floors first.
2. Place wet floor signs at each end of the aisles or at doorways.
3. Use a bucket of cold water and #84 Neutral Cleaner (dispensed
ready to use from the dilution control system)
4. Damp mop areas with a wrung out mop using a figure – 8 pattern
leaving the mop heel on the floor.
5. If is important to change mopping solution frequently as it gets
loaded with dirt. Not changing it will cause spreading of dirt
throughout the store and causing premature wear out of the floor
finish, and leaving a hazy film on the floors.
6. When dry, remove the wet floor signs.
7. Rinse the mop with clean water and hang it up to dry.
8. Rinse and wipe out the bucket and wringer.
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