STONE FLOOR SURFACE WET MOPPING

PRODUCTS:

• Marbalex® (Cleans all stone floors)  

Reason: To emulsify surface soils and prevent residue build-up with the application of an SCI pH7 balanced stone cleaner. The SCI cleaners compliment the delicate structure of stone and are ASTM approved for slip resistance.

PROCEDURES:

       Smooth Surfaces:

1. Dilute the SCI chemical accordingly with warm water.
2. Mop the solution onto the surface and allow it to dry. (Rinsing is not necessary)
   
   -Bucket solution must be changed a minimal of every 2,000 square feet to prevent the reapplication of sediment to the stone surface.
   
   -High traffic areas such as entrances requires a bucket change every 1,000 square feet due to the heavy buildup of sediment in these areas.

       Ceramic Tile:

1. Same procedures as above but use CERAMICLEAN.

MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Mops should be changed every 5,000 square feet.
• Food court area should be mopped at least three times a day to prevent oily surface soils from being walked on to other areas. Change the bucket solution every 1,000-2,000 square feet.
• On rain and snow days, mop three times a day to neutralize acid rain residue.
  (Acid rain and ice melt residues will harm stone)
• Do not use cotton mops because they release cotton oil on the surface which creates a film.
• Do not use metal framed mop handles because their edges will scratch the surface.
• Use a clean mop every day.
• Rinse the buckets daily.
• Continuously inspect the floors for liquid spills and pick them up immediately to prevent staining and liquid penetration into the stone.
• Mops and mop solution must be changed continuously. If they are not, dirty solution will be reapplied to the surface which will cause dark staining to occur.