RTS Cleaning Supplies. How to Care for Floor Pads, Mops, and Buckets

Floor pads come in a variety of colors and sizes. They are made from materials that are designed to do specific jobs. Here’s how to extend the life of your floor pads:

• Carefully install the pad onto your rotary floor machine so it is centered. A floor pad that is not centered will wear unevenly and will create a safety hazard, since the machine will be more difficult to control
• Do not bump into objects with the machine. If a rotating pad hits furniture or other objects, the pad can tear or snag, and objects can be damaged
• Since floor pads are made of various material types, using the correct cleaning method for each type is important.
• Clean these quality pads using their own die-cut center, or a medium bristle brush, to scrape away accumulated dirt.

Most synthetic mop heads are coated with a chemical preservative which makes them less absorbent. Also, new cotton mop heads do not absorb as well as they does after some use, since their fibres are still coated with natural oils. Before using new mop heads, wash them in Pronto All Purpose Cleaner and warm water to remove these coatings. Mop heads are made of cotton, rayon, and blends of materials. Cotton mop heads are satisfactory for most floor care procedures except finishing/ waxing. Rayon mop heads leave little lint, so are better to use for this procedure. Since cotton mop heads hold water best, use them for drying floors.

Always use a clean mop head when scrubbing, sealing, or applying a finish. Use old mop heads for applying stripping solutions.

Buckets should be checked before and after each use for cleanliness. Even a slightly dirty bucket will contaminate fresh water and cleaning solutions. When preparing to apply a sealer or floor finish, first line your mop bucket with a plastic trash bag, then pour your sealer or finish into the lined bucket. After completing the job, take the plastic bag with the remaining solution out of the bucket and dispose of properly. When a job is completed and the buckets have been cleaned, put them in your storage area upside-down. Be sure to put the buckets where people will not trip over them. Wringers should be rinsed thoroughly and wiped dry.

Cleaning Tricks and Tips

	How to Care for Floor Pads, Mops, and Buckets
	Determine Chemical Cost by Dilution Rate
	Operator Instructions For Wet Scrubbing
	Choosing the Best Products For Job
	Warehouse Cleaning Procedures
	Resilient Floor Finish Problems
	How to Buff and Polish Floors
	Commercial Carpet Cleaning
	How to Spray Buff Floors
	How to Wet Mop Floors
	How to Finish Floors
	How to Scrub Floors
	How to Strip Floors

 

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