HOW SPRAY BUFF FLOORS
Purpose
To maintain the floor's appearance and cleanliness without
having to wet scrub or wet strip. Spray buffing picks up "dead" finish and
dirt, replacing it with a spray buff solution. It also levels and fills scratches.
Supplies and Equipment
Treated dust mop
Putty knife
Supplies and equipment for damp mopping and dust mopping
Disinfectant (if required)
MARC 246
Depth Charge
MARC
251 Spray Buff Plus
Spray bottle
Spray buffing pads. Use any of these MARC pads which gives the
desired appearance:
MARC 801 "Hawg Hair" Spray
Buff,
MARC 819 Red Spray Buff or
MARC 821 Beige Super Speed
Floor machine
"Floor Hazard" signs
Procedure
1. Prepare the area for spray buffing:
a. Place "Floor Hazard" signs
at easy-to-see locations near the entrances into the area being spray buffed.
b. Use a treated dust mop to remove dust
and loose soil.
c. Use a putty knife to remove gum.
d. Depending on the condition of the
floor, damp mop if necessary.
e. If required, disinfect by following
the instructions on the disinfectant's label. Do not mix disinfectant with the spray
buff (or any other product).
f. Attach buffing pad to the floor
machine.
2. Inspect the room or area to be spray buffed to determine
where attention is needed.
3. Starting at the farthest corner from the entrance, spray a
8' by 10'' area in front of the machine with spray buff, and buff immediately. Buff
until glossy and not tacky. (For best results, a spray buff should be finely misted
over the area to be buffed.)
4. Repeat the same spray buffing operation for 8' by 10' areas
until the entire floor has the desired appearance.
5. When finished, remove the "Floor Hazard" signs.
6. Clean the buffing pads by one of the following methods:
a. If using MAC 801 "Hawg Hair"
allow it to air dry, then brush it clean with a nylon brush or with the center die-cut
piece from the pad.
b. If using a synthetic pad, soak it with
floor pad cleaner until softened, then rinse out with cool water.
7. Clean the equipment, and store equipment and supplies.
Accomplishment
By using this spray buffing procedure, the floor's attractive
appearance can be maintained for longer periods of time without having to strip the floor
and reapply finish.
Choose the Best Pad for the Machines Speed
