How To Strip Wax or Finish Off Floors

Stripping floors of old finish can be a difficult task. It can be made easier and safer by following the basic steps outlined in this video.
Gather all supplies. A simple checklist for these items can be found at multi-clean dot com

Restrict access to the area by posting wet floor signs and using caution tape.

Put on personal protective equipment. Avoid getting stripper solution on skin or on clothing.

Prepare stripping solutions in a mop bucket by mixing the recommended amount of stripper with cold water.

Using a cotton string mop, generously apply approximately one gallon of stripper solution to a 150 square foot area. Avoid splashing stripper solution onto baseboards, carpet, or other areas.

Wait a minimum of five minutes. Then, begin agitating along walls and edges with a hand scrubbing tool.

Now, begin agitating the main areas with a low speed floor machine equipped with a stripping pad. Propane stripping machines or automatic scrubbers equipped with stripping pads can also be used.

Pick up stripping solution using a wet dry vacuum. An auto scrubber can also be used for this purpose.

Be sure all floor finish is removed. If not, repeat the stripping process until all floor finish is removed.

Finally, double rinse the floor using a neutral cleaner solution or recommended neutralizer. A mop bucket with a clean cotton mop may be used, apply rinse solution generously, and then use a wet dry vacuum to pick up

Alternatively, an automatic scrubber can be used to rinse the floor. Mop rinsing along edges and corners is recommended.

Following the ten steps above combined with the right products can make the stripping process more effective and safer.

For more information and resources on how to strip floors, visit http://www.multi-clean.com

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