Soil stripping

What cleaning equipment do I need to strip my floor?

For best results, using a single-disc floor scrubber or an automatic scrubber-dryer with appropriate cleaning pads will save significant time. The advantage of an automatic scrubber-dryer is that it provides the same mechanical cleaning action as a single-disc floor scrubber, while also offering simultaneous vacuuming of the stripping solution. You can also rinse the floor by running a scrubber-dryer over it with clean water. If the room is not suitable for an automatic scrubber-dryer, a single-disc floor scrubber remains the stripping machine, but it will need to be used in conjunction with a wet/dry vacuum cleaner .

My floor is discolored after stripping.

In this case, it is essential to change products and refer to the manufacturer's technical data sheet for the flooring, which sometimes recommends solvent-based rather than alkaline formulations, for example. Discoloration can also be related to the age of the flooring, and in this case, a lower dilution will be necessary to promote mechanical action. Certain solvent-based formulas with a slightly lower pH, such as Taski Jontec Linosafe, will be perfectly suited.

How can I check that my rinsing is correct?

A simple method involves applying a little clean water to various points on your surface and placing a pH test strip or litmus paper on each spot. These types of strips, used to test the pH of swimming pools, are readily available. If your pH strip indicates a pH that is still alkaline, it is essential to repeat the rinsing process, otherwise the wax will not adhere properly in the next phase.

I applied my wax but it's turning to dust: flour?

It's likely that, assuming the product quality isn't the issue, your rinsing phase wasn't carried out correctly. In this case, the stripping residue embedded in the soil is resurfacing and attacking the emulsion.

What color disc should I use to strip my floor?

Generally, the standard black stripping disc is preferred, but a preliminary test should be carried out. Alternatives include brown, blue, or green for very delicate floors.
Conversely, for stronger stripping, Hi Pro stripping discs allow for deeper action.