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Basic Floor Care
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Floor Care for Stone, Masonry and Ceramic
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FLOOR CARE OVERVIEW Understanding the Basic Principles of Floor Care
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What is Floor Care? A system of procedures, chemicals and equipment that is customized to the needs of the building, occupants and budget.
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Why Do We Maintain Floors?
• Health & Sanitation
• Safety • Appearance • Prolong useful life • Pride and
satisfaction
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When Do We Maintain Floors?
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• Service Frequencies • Based on Needs
– Occupants – Facility
• Scheduled Floor Care – Acceptable Levels – Extend Restoration
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Floor Care Costs • General Floor Care
15% - 18% of Cleaning Budget
• Commercial 15% - 20% of Cleaning Budget
• Retail & Box Stores 70% - 80% of Cleaning Budget
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The Damaging Effects of Soil
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• 40%-50% of all soil found on the floor is abrasive.
• Soil equivalent to 400 grit sandpaper.
• Polished stone floors can be dulled by heavy foot traffic.
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Five Steps to Soil Removal
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• Identify the Soil • Pick Up Soil • Package Soil • Dispose of Soil • Inspect the Area
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Getting Organized To prevent wasted time use a written checklist to prepare equipment and when returning it to your vehicle or storage.
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Hard Floor Care Cycle
• Initial (New) • Routine or Daily • Periodic • Restorative/Salvage • Replace
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Cleaning Truisms • Soiled Supplies =
Soiled Surface • Remove Soil
Accumulation • Procedures and
Frequencies • Begin with Least
Aggressive • Attitude is Everything • Keep it Clean
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Definitions Soiled – The presence of unwanted soil, contamination or impurities. Clean – The absence of unwanted soil, contamination or impurities. Cleaning – The process of removing unwanted soil, contamination or impurities from a surface, area or building. pH scale: measures the acidity or alkalinity of a water-based solution. Ranges from 0 (acidic) -14 (alkaline), 7 is neutral so 2 would be an acid.
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Successful Floor Program
• Define Objectives – Create the Parameters
• Prevention – The Key to Effective
Cleaning
• Finish the Job – Inspect Don’t Expect
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STONE AND MASONRY Understanding Stone and Masonry Floor Care
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Trends Impacting an Industry
• Increased Sales of Stone and Ceramic
• Commercial and Residential
• Importers – Brazil – Spain – China
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Brazilian Sedna Granite
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Stone Identification • Visual • Chemical • Scratch
• Ask Owner/Manager • Ask Contractor/Installer • Bring an Expert
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Maintaining Stone Floors • More Costly
– Purchase, Install and Maintain
• Easily Damaged – Due to Incorrect
Chemical Usage • Information
– Training/Educating • Some Different
Methodologies
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Evaluating Current Conditions • Properly Identify • Coating or Polish • Previous
Maintenance Method
• Is Restoration Required
• Damage or Repair • Grouted
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Types of Stone
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Stone Identification Granite • Igneous Rock • Daily/Routine
– Dust Mopping and Wet Mopping
• Periodic – Scrubbing – Powder Polish
• Restorative – Grinding, honing and
diamond polishing
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Stone Identification
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Marble • Metamorphic Rock
– Chemical Sensitive • Daily/Routine
– Dust Mop or Vacuum – Spot and Wet Mopping
• Periodic – Crystallization – Powder Polish
• Restorative – Diamond Grinding,
Honing and Polishing
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Stone Identification Limestone • Sedimentary Rock
– Chemical Sensitive • Daily/Routine
– Dust Mop or Vacuum – Spot and Wet Mopping
• Periodic – Crystallization – Powder Polish
• Restorative – Diamond Grinding,
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Stone Identification
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Sandstone • Sedimentary Rock • Daily/Routine
– Dust Mop or Vacuum – Spot and Wet Mopping
• Periodic – Scrub with Neutral
Cleaner • Restorative
– Scrub with Neutral Cleaner
– Penetrating Sealer
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Stone Identification Slate • Sedimentary Rock
– Cleft Irregular Surface • Daily/Routine
– Dust Mop or Vacuum – Spot and Wet Mopping
• Periodic – Scrub with Neutral
Cleaner • Restorative
– Scrubbing with application of penetrating sealer
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Stone Identification
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Flagstone • Sedimentary Rock • Daily/Routine
– Dust Mop or Vacuum – Spot and Wet Mopping
• Periodic – Scrub with Neutral
Cleaner • Restorative
– Strip and Refinish – Penetrating or Topical
Sealer
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Stone Identification Terrazzo • Engineered
– 70% Marble or Granite – 30% Cementitious or
Resinous Binder • Daily/Routine
– Dust Mop or Vacuum – Spot and Wet Mopping
• Periodic – Scrub with Neutral Cleaner – Synthetic Diamond Pads – Crystalize/Powder Polish
• Restorative – Strip and Refinish – Penetrating or Topical Sealer – Grind. Hone or Polish
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Stone Identification • Concrete • Traditional
– Apply Coatings – Apply Seal and Finish
• Decorative Concrete – Pigmented – Stained/Stenciled
• Polished – Densified/Hardened – Diamond Abrasives
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CERAMIC FLOORING Floor Care for Ceramic and Porcelain (Clay) Tile
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Ancient Ceramic
Ceramic floors are found in most ancient civilizations throughout the world.
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Composition
Powdered clay and other minerals are formed into tiles and fired at high temperatures.
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Ceramic Tile Grout
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• Classifications – Portland Cement – Epoxy – Furan Resin
• Cementitious – Sanded – non-sanded
• Natural Stone
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Ceramic/Clay Classifications
• Ceramic • Vitreous • Porcelain • Quarry • Brick and Cantera • Terra Cotta
– Mexican Tile – Saltillo Tile
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Additional Tiles
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• Concrete Pavers • Terrazzo Tile • Agglomerated Tile
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Ceramic Floor Care Cycle
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Initial Floor Care: Deep Cleaning of newly installed tile.
Daily/Routine Floor Care: Dust mopping and damp or wet mopping.
Periodic Floor Care: Normally a heavy-duty scrub operation.
Restorative Floor Care: Strip and Refinish High alkaline and/or acid treatment.
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Residential and Commercial
• Residential – Smaller Areas – Peoples Homes
• Commercial – Larger Areas – Places of Business – Requires
Commercial Equipment
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Residential/Commercial Process 1. Meet and Greet
the Customer – Present Literature
and Business Card 2. Inspect Area
– Determine Condition – Potential Problems – Measure Area
3. Pretest 4. Prepare Work
Order
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Process Preparations 5. Prepare Work Area
– Move Items – Set Safety Perimeter – Position Step Off Mats – Protect Items
6. Organize Chemicals and Equipment – Take Only What is
Needed – Container for Tools
and Materials
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The Process
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7. Begin the Process a. Dust Mop or Vacuum Dry Soil b. Mix and Apply Cleaning Solution c. Allow Ample Dwell Time d. Thoroughly Agitate e. Remove Cleaning Solution Slurry f. Detail Edges, Corners and Base Boards g. Thoroughly Rinse Floor h. Use Fans or Air Movers to Dry Floor
8. Clean and Store Equipment
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Apply Sealer if Desired 9. Apply Sealer
a. Allow to dry 80% b. Remove Excess
10. Apply Fans to Expedite Drying
11. Replace Items a. Removed for
Cleaning b. To Proper Location
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Customer Service Survey • Discuss the
Cleaning • Thank the
Customer • Ask for Referrals • Record Job Time • Check Around
Vehicle Before Departing
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Commercial Adjustment
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• Protect brass or metal floor drains. • Mix cleaning chemicals according to manufacturers
recommended dilution ratios. • Work as a Team • Tech 1; apply solution, Tech 2; Agitate cleaning solution. • Tech 1; Scrape and extract solution and detail. • Tech 1 & 2; Rinse floor (1st & 2nd rinse) and final detail.
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Restorative for Ceramic Floors • Inspect and assess the level of restoration required. • Pre-test an area to ensure restoration will be sufficient. • Start with least aggressive procedures.
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Heavy Duty Scrub or Strip
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1. Stage chemicals and equipment on plastic or on mats. 2. Protect fixtures, baseboards and walls, doors, etc. 3. Follow safety precaution and apply stripping solution. 4. Allow adequate dwell time. 5. Use appropriate floor machine, pads and/or brushes. 6. Remove contaminated stripping solution with wet
vacuum, detail and thoroughly rinse floor twice. 7. Deep clean grout lines with cylindrical brush machine.
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Solvent Chemical Cleaning • Highly Flammable • Paint Removers
– Permanent Coatings – Dangerous
Operation • Safety (PPE)
– Respirator – Ventilation – Eye And Skin
Protection.
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Chemical Cleaning • Step 1
– High pH Alkaline Cleaning – Finish, Grease and Soil – Apply And Dwell – Agitate With Machine
• Step 2 – Low pH Acid Cleaning – For Deep Grout Cleaning – Apply And Dwell – Brush Agitate Grout
• Neutralize acid based chemicals to prevent degradation of grout.
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Neutralize Acid Treatment
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• Prepare Acid Neutralizer • Apply Solution
• Allow to Dwell • Do Not Agitate
• Thoroughly Rinse • Use Clean Water • Rinse Twice
• Dry 24 Hours Before Applying Sealer
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Additional Methods • Abrasive Cleaning
– Rubberized Grout Cleaning Block
– Do not use pumice stone, sand paper, coarse abrasives.
• Pressure Washing – Only Under Special
Conditions – Good Drainage
Required
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Rotary Spray Extraction
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Tools for Truck Mount and Portable Hot Water Extractors • Pressurized water spins angled nozzles to release soil. • Vacuum shroud contains soiled solution for extraction. • Very popular and excellent for textured and irregular surfaces.
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Dry Vapor Steam Cleaning
• Effective for Removing Soil
• Slow Process • Steam Vapor is
About 94% Dry • Chemical Free • Eco Friendly • Work Standing
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Dry Vapor Deep Cleaning • Detail Brush
– Nylon – Brass – Stainless Steel
• Wide Area Head • Process
– Produces Vapor – Work Back and
Forth Over Area
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Alternative Stain Removal
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• Oxygen Bleach Treatment – Non Toxic – No Harsh Fumes – Color Safe – Hydrogen
Peroxide Base • Remove Sealer
First
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Oxygen Bleach Process • Protect Adjacent
Areas and Objects • Pre-Test an Area • Apply Solution
– Agitate with Brush – Allow Dwell Time – Brush Again
• Wet Vacuum • Thoroughly Rinse • Damp Mop
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Cautions About Grout Cleaning
• Result of Long-Term Neglect
• Sealer Protects • Damaged
– Replace or Repair • Is the Grout Stable • Test Before
Taking the Job
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Spot and Stain Removal
• Spot Removal Kit – Acids can Etch
Calcareous Stones – Pre Test Area First – Do Not Allow
Chemicals to Dry – Follow Instructions – Understand Safety
Precautions
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Efflorescence
• Identification – White Powder – Due to Moisture – Mineral Salts
Migrates to Surface
• Removal – Foot Traffic – Stiff Brushing
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Sealer Haze or Film • Identification
– Uneven Gloss – Milky Haze
• Removal – Grout Removal
Product – Apply Original Seal – Agitate with Brush,
Chamois or Microfiber
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Epoxy Grout Residue • Identification
– Haze on Surface – Residue is Difficult
• Removal – Special Epoxy Haze
Removers – Use with Extreme
Caution – Use Only on Tile – Follow Instruction – Heat with Heat Gun
and Scrape Excess
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Repair Floors, Walls and Countertops
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Repair Opportunities • Grout Restoration and Recoloring • Grout Removal and Replacement
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Penetrating Sealers and Topical Coatings
• Generally Not Recommended
• Penetrating Seals and Impregnators – Cementitious
Grout – Unglazed Tile
• Dry for 24 Hours
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Sealer/Impregnator Program
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• Apply After Installation
• Reapply Every 2 - 3 Years
• Determine Gloss • Do Not Apply to
ESD Tiles
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Topical Polishes and Coatings
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1. Not Recommended 2. No Benefit for Tile 3. Poor Adhesion
4. More Maintenance 5. Moisture Retention 6. Reduces Slip Coefficient
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Colorants for Grout
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• For Renewing or Changing Existing Grout Color • Known as Grout Colorant, Grout Paint or Grout Dye • May Seal or May Require Seal to be Applied
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Additional Options • Abrasive Polishing
– Mild Polish Powder • Anti-Slip
Treatments – Micro Etching Acid – Film with Particles
• Precautions – Tiles are Brittle – Clean & Sealed – 72 Hour Wait Period
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Comprehensive Floor Care Program
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• Should include the following: • Preventive measures. • Adequate equipment, chemical and supplies. • Adequate budget and staffing. • Adequate service frequencies based on the needs of each area. • Written cleaning procedures. • A focus on maintenance vs restoration. • Ongoing employee training. • A quality assurance/inspection program. • Awareness and inclusion of environmentally preferable processes and
products (Green).
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Elements of the Cleaning Process Temperature Agitation
Chemical Time
Cleaning Efficacy
T emperature A gitation C hemical T ime When one element is not present, the other elements must make up for the loss.
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Emerging Trends in Cleaning – 2016 & Beyond
Wm R. Griffin, President Cleaning Consultant Services, Inc. www.cleaningconsultants.com
www.ieha.org
www.cminstitute.net www.iicrc.org
www.issa.com
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Everything is Changing
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No One Stands Still
• Getting Better or Getting Worse • No middle ground. • What it means to you.
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Technology • Smart Phones – Software - Apps • Equipment • Digital World – Everything linked -Carpet • Robotics • Engineering and Design • Nano • Green and Sustainable
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Opportunities
• Never been a better time to be in cleaning or maintenance
• Risks are present • Tipping point
– Technology – Cost – People
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Hard Floor Care • Carpeting • Low maintenance Surface • Faux Surfaces
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Environmental Certifications & Assessments
www.epa.gov/saferchoice www.issa.com www.practicegreenhealth.org
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Micro-Scrubbers
www.windsorkarchergroup.com www.tennantco.com www.clarkeus.com
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Tennant FAST Foam
www.tennantco.com
Windsor Chariot
www.windsorkarchergroup.com
Clarke/Boost Mop Scrub Strip
www.clarkeus.com
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Micro Fibers and Flat Mops
www.rubbermaid.com
www.primcosolutions.com
Economy bucketless mopping system
Rubbermaid Reflex Mopping
System
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Bucketless Mopping Systems
www.rubbermaid.com www.taski.com www.diversey.com
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Spin Mop System
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TASKI Intellibot
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HOS Orbot Orbital Floor Machine
www.hos-usa.com
• Ease of use • Works on all surfaces
– Carpet – Wood – Stone/Concrete – Terrazzo – Ceramic Tile – VCT
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Tennant – ec H2O Water Chemical Free
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Dry Vapor Steamer - TANCS
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Omni Flex
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Back Pac Vacuum
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New Trends
• Wireless/Digitally Connected • Sensors on Everything • Personality for Robots • Fleet Management • 3rd Party Audits & Certification
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New Chemicals Less Chemicals No Chemicals
Chemical Free Cleaning Network
www.cfcn.info
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Engineered Water
Tersano/Lotus www.tersano.com Tennant Co.
ORBIO www.tennantco.com
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Engineered Water • www.annihilare.com • www.geneontechnologies.com • www.ecolab.com • www.pathosans.com • www.cleancoretech.com • www.hsp.com • www.zbioscience.com (probiotics)
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Aqueous Ozone Sanitizing
www.xytoblast.com
Electrostatic Spraying Systems
www.maxcharge.com
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Nano Disinfectant Products
• www.microx1.com/microx1_microprotex.html
• www.genesisurfacetechnologies.com • www.bactibarrier.com • www.permanonusa.com • www.ecosealsafe.com • www.xytoblast.com
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Magazine Article on Nano: • http://issatoday.issa.com/Vizion5/view
er.aspx?issueID=27&pageID=12
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UV Light Disinfection
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Nano Quartz Coatings
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SIMIX Coatings
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Semi-Permanent Coatings Urethane
www.ultradt.com P-320-266-0718
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LVT, Solid Vinyl, Linoleum Polished Concrete and Terrazzo Prefinished Wood & Bamboo,
Exotics, Leather, Glass, Metal Surfaces that Don’t Require or Prohibit the use of Topical Finish
New Surfaces
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Mondo Flooring
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Nora Flooring
www.nora.com 10/24/2016 Basic Stone Floor Care 97
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Texas Granite
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Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
www.manington.com www.mohawkflooring.com
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Wood Refinishing & Repair • Tools, stains and training for wood and leather repair
and refinishing • Mohawk Finishing Products
www.mohawk-finishing.com, P- 800-545-0047 • Konig Touchup
www.konigtouchup.com • www.cal-floor.com (repair kits for all floors) • National Wood Flooring Association
www.nwfa.org • Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association
www.maplefloor.org
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You must be aware of and prepare for
changes taking place today and in
the future.
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Impactors on Cleaning Results and Carpet Life
- Specification and Installation - Spotting (daily) - Vacuuming (dry soil removal) - Cleaning (interim & deep cleaning) - Repair (seams, sprouts, edges) - Replacement (beyond cleaning) - Disposal/Recycle (green)
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New Carpet Installation Technology
• Koolglide “Radio Wave” Seaming Iron
• Gundlach Hot Glue 2 Seaming Gun/System
• Spot Dye Kits • Coatings and
Treatments (Nano/Inovex)
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Carpet Vacuum/Pile Lifter • “Host” Liberator • 4 Stage Vac • Cylindrical Counter
Rotation Brushes • Lifts Pile • Low Moisture • Powder Or Encapsulate www.hostdry.com
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GC Laser Systems
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Thank You
Wm R. Griffin, President Cleaning Consultant Services, Inc. www.cleaningconsultants.com C-206-849-0179
www.ieha.org
www.cminstitute.net www.iicrc.org
www.issa.com
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