How to/Next Step Floor Care Procedures Manual .pdf

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (continued)
PROBLEM MOST LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION
Floor Finish Discoloured (Yellow or Brown)
New cotton mops used to apply finish before being soaked
and cleaned. Sizing solution in new mops can release and
yellow floor.
Not using automatic scrubber for daily cleaning,
particularly when on ultra high program prior to any
buffing (grinding dirt into finish).
Damp mopping with dirty water.
Excessive dirt, sand, and grit allowed to enter facility and
being ground into finish.
Water trails left by scrubber.
Dirty mops used to pick up water trails from scrubber
leaving dirt, which can be buffed into finish.
Buffing pads contain dirt and finish accumulations.
Deep scrub to remove dirt and colour. Clean mops
thoroughly.
Must use autoscrubber and proper pads / cleaner on daily
basis; damp mopping is not sufficient.
When using a mop, change water frequently and use a
two pail system.
Use approved mats and runners Consult your Zep Rep to
determine this requirement. Dust mop more often.
Minimize trail with proper equipment maintenance and
operator training.
Implement proper training procedures for operators. Use
clean mops and change rinse water frequently.
Always use clean pads; rotate or replace as necessary.
Incorrect concentration of cleaner; too much cleaner can
soften finish and/or leave residue, which can hold dirt
deposits. Too little cleaner will not permit adequate dirt
removal.
Over-treatment of oil on dust mop.
Follow recommended floor care procedures.
Use nylon dust mops that do not require treatment.
Applying floor finish before floor has been properly
scrubbed and rinsed (dirt coated into floor finish).
Getting build-up by applying finish to edges every time
floor is coated (edges turning colour).
Fans used to force dry floor finish resulting in dirt catching
bubbles and pockets (dirt can then be buffed into finish).
Dirty mops.
Contaminated floor finish. (Unused finish should never be
returned to original container).
Strip, rinse and re-apply floor finish.
Do Not recoat outer 4-6 inches every time floor is finished.
Never direct fans at floor finishes: If fans are used, aim
upward for air circulation in area.
Always clean mops; if dirty mops or equipment are used,
strip, rinse and re-apply floor finish.
Dispose of unused floor finish.
Powdering of Floor Finish Applying coats too thin. Utilize medium coats.
Wrong buffing pads or brushes used (too aggressive).
Floor not rinsed before floor finish applied ; heavy cleaner
residues can prevent good adhesion.
Dirty buffing pads being used.
Fans used to force dry floor finish: surface may dry too
quickly and not allow finish to form a good bond (good
adhesion). (Also occurs with coats that are applied too
thin see above).
Use recommended pads and brushes. Consult a Zep Rep
for proper pads and brushes.
Floor must be thoroughly rinsed before applying floor
finish.
Change or rotate pads during buffing and clean pads after
each use.
Never direct fans at floor finish; if fans are used, aim
upward for air circulation in area.