Use and Care Manual

1. Machine scrub the floor with a properly diluted neutral detergent solution
(such as Armstrong
®
S-485 Commercial Floor Cleaner) and a scrubbing
pad (3M blue or equal) or equivalent brushes. If the floor is badly soiled and/
or scratched, strip it using the same procedure, but substituting a properly
diluted stripping solution. NOTE: The use of aggressive strippers
such as mop-on/mop-off, no-scrub and no-rinse strippers is not
recommended on tile floors less than 2 years old because
these strippers may affect the adhesive bond.
2. Thoroughly rinse the entire floor with fresh, clean water. Remove rinse
water and allow the floor to dry completely.
3. Apply 3 to 5 coats of high-quality commercial floor polish, such as
Armstrong S-480 Commercial Floor Polish. If the floor has been stripped, the
application of a stain resistant sealer (such as Armstrong S-495 Commercial
Floor Sealer) prior to the application of polish is recommended in areas that
will be exposed to heavy traffic and/or staining agents.
C. Daily/Regular Maintenance
1. Sweep, dust mop or vacuum the floor daily to remove dust, dirt, grit and
debris that can damage the floor and become ground into the surface.
2. Spot mop as needed. Any spills should be cleaned up immediately.
3. Damp mopping of the floor should be performed on a regular or daily basis,
depending upon traffic and soil levels in the area. Use a properly diluted
neutral detergent solution, such as Armstrong S-485 Commercial Floor
Cleaner.
D. Periodic Maintenance
1. When needed, machine scrub the floor with a properly diluted neutral
detergent solution (such as Armstrong S-485 Commercial Floor Cleaner)
and the appropriate scrubbing pad (3M red or equal for light scrub, 3M blue
or equal for a deep scrub) or equivalent brush.
2. Thoroughly rinse the entire floor with fresh, clean water. Remove rinse water
and allow the floor to dry completely.
3. If there is sufficient polish (3 to 5 coats) remaining on the floor, buff, spray
buff or burnish to restore gloss.
4. If needed, additional coats of floor polish may be applied at this time.
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B. Initial Maintenance – Preparation for Commercial Traffic