VAT Versus VCT Something old, something new; some tiles were once adhered with asbestos glue. W Walk into any building, and chances are good that you will see numerous types of floor coverings. Especially in older buildings, the variety of surfaces can become confusing and rather challenging to clean and maintain. To help with this, we are providing you with some informational tidbits on identify-ing two seemingly similar surfaces — one of which is popular today and another that was popular in decades past. If you’d like to learn more about the dif -ferences between vinyl asbestos tile (VAT) and vinyl composition tile (VCT), including care guidelines, health and safety implica-tions and more, be sure to visit CMMOnline. com and click on the “Downloads” link in the dropdown options underneath the Multimedia tab. CM If asbestos tiles are properly cared for before any degradation occurs, any risks to health are minimal. Send your cleaning-related enquiries to [email protected] and we will see to it that your information desires are fulfilled. Electrically-activated water cleans no better than plain tap water. Download revealing independent lab results: ecoflexsystem.com “Activated” Water Tap Water Only From chemical-free to full-strength scrubbing, only EcoFlex™ delivers it all at the touch of a button. Water alone can be an effective cleanser for low traffi c fl oors, but your cleaning challenges aren’t always that simple. From chemical-free up to full-strength cleaning, Advance auto scrubbers with the EcoFlex System let you select just the right amount of cleaning power on-the-fl y at the touch of a button. Learn how the fl exibility of EcoFlex makes green sense at ecof exsystem.com Only EcoFlex ™ gives you pushbutton chemical-free, ultra-low detergent or full strength cleaning modes on-the-fl y. A Nilfi sk-Advance Brand ©2013 Nilfi sk-Advance 800-850-5559 www.advance-us.com ™ ™ Smart cleaning. Product Information no. 201 on page 24 www.cmmonline.com Image courtesy of Townsville Asbestos Pty Ltd. 5
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