Additional coats: Repeat the above instructions using the same floor finish for the next two coats and all subsequent ones More coats allows more protection for the floor and a better appearance Apply at least two coats of finish over the seal, if a high-speed burnishing program is used Allow floor to dry completely before opening to traffic. Floor Stripping Apply stripping solution: Spread floor stripping solution over area with mop Allow solution to work on floor for rec-ommended time — usually at least five minutes — and do not allow the stripper to dry. Machine scrub: Place floor stripping pad under floor machine Scrub lengthwise along the base-boards Strip side to side over the remaining area Use hand scrub pad to detail strip along the edges and in corners of the room; heel floor machine on badly soiled spots Do not splash stripper on walls. Pick up dirty solution: Use a wet vacuum to remove stripper solution from the floor Do not allow the dirty solution to dry on the floor. Rinse and dry floor: Use clean mop and clean water Add floor stripping neutralizer to water Cover area with neutralizer and rinse water Use wet vacuum to pick up rinse water Wipe baseboards before they dry. Cleaners should damp mop the floor with clean water for the final rinse. This will also ensure that all stripper solution has been removed. Developing and implementing a formal cleaning program is one way to assist in reducing slip, trip and fall incidents. While properly following cleaning proce-dures is an important step to reducing slip, trip and fall exposures, you still need to conduct an effective analysis of the expo-sures at your location. Train staff to immediately report all instances of slips, trips and falls so that action to reduce the exposure can be immediately taken. CM Dusti Butler, ARM, is a risk engineering representative for Zurich Services Corporation. She has over five years of experience working in the hospitality industry. She is a graduate of Illinois State University where she received a bachelor of science degree in insurance. Helene Browning, ARM, is a liability line of business director in the risk engineering depart-ment of Zurich in North America. She holds a master of science degree in industrial safety. Browning has over 20 years of consulting experience. Are you in the dark when it comes to finding equipment and supplies? • Search by product category to get an overview of available options • Search by brand or company name to locate your favorite product or vendor Let us guide you to the resources you want. Click on SUPPLIER SEARCH at www.cmmonline.com Convenient and reliable information for the cleaning and maintenance industry Circle Product Information no. 203 on page 32 www.cmmonline.com 31
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