HOW TO SCRUB FLOORS

Purpose
    To remove build-ups of water-resistant soil, black heel marks or heavy dirt deposits from the floor.

Supplies and Equipment
    2 buckets on cart or dolly (one for scrubbing, one for rinsing)
    Wringer
    "Floor Hazard" signs
    MARC 225 Big Bad Orange
    MARC 239 "Renew" Concentrated Floor Cleaner
    MARC 314 Power Up
    Fresh water
    Squeegee
    Scrubbing pads - MARC 802 "Hawg Hair" Spray Clean Pad or MARC 806 Green Scrub Pad
    Floor machine
   Wet/dry vacuum

Procedure
     1.  Prepare area:
        a.  Place "Floor Hazard" signs in easy-to-see locations at entrances to area where floor is being scrubbed.
        b.  Dry dust or vacuum floor.
        c.  Move furniture.  Work around heavy furniture which cannot be moved.  Tilt file cabinets and put on blocks.
        d.  Set equipment in area where work will begin. 
    Note:  In a room, begin scrubbing at the corner farthest from the entrance.

     2.  Follow the instruction for using floor cleaner, and pour solution into bucket until it is ¾ full.  Caution:  Do not use stripper or butyl cleaners as they will attack the floor finish.  MARC 225, MARC 239 and MARC 314 are neutral cleaners that will not harm floor finish.

     3.   Dip mophead into the floor cleaning solution.  Wring slightly and apply to an area about 7' by 7'.  Let stand 2 to 3 minutes.

     4.  Machine scrub the wet area using either MARC 802 Spray Clean Pad or MARC 806 Green Scrub Pad.

     5.  Using a squeegee, move the soiled water to a central point.  Pick up either with a wet/dry vacuum or mop up with a mophead.

    6.  Repeat procedure in sections 7' by 7' each until the entire floor has been scrubbed.  Overlap edges of scrubbed surfaces so no streaking will occur.

     7.  After floor has been scrubbed, use a clean mop to apply fresh water to the floor.  Next, squeegee rinse water to a central point.  Then, either use a wet/dry vacuum to pick up the rinse water or mop with a mophead.

     8.  If needed, apply a coat of finish.  Finish need be applied only when worn down in heavy traffic areas.  Caution:  Too much finish on a floor will require stripping.

     9.  After the floor dries, replace the furniture.

    10.  Clean and dry equipment.  Store equipment and supplies.

    11.  Hose or flush the scrub pad with hot running water.   Hang scrub pad on wall in storage area to dry.

Accomplishment
    By following this procedure, the floor will be clean and free of soil and heavy dirt deposits which are water-resistant.

A Back-Saving Tip
    When using the floor machine, remember:
        1.  Mount the floor pad; adjust the handle waist-high.

        2.  Keep your back straight.  Bend your knees a little.

        3.  Rest the machine handle against you, then turn on the machine.

        4.  Hold both handles to maintain control of the machine.

        5.  Lift up on the handle to move right; press down on the handle to move left.

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