What's Your Floor Refinishing IQ?

April 19, 2011 - PRLog -- What's Your Floor Refinishing IQ?

West Chicago, IL - April 19, 2011 -Many experts advise against refinishing floors during the cold winter months.  So when spring arrives, facilities often move floor refinishing to the top of their cleaning agenda.

The following floorcare quiz from Tornado Industries, manufacturers of a full line of professional floorcare machines, should help get your refinishing program off to a good start.  (Answers are below)    

1.  After refinishing a floor, how much time should be allowed before machine buffing?
Two hours
One day
Two days

2.  How many coats of sealer should be applied to the floor?
None, sealers are not needed
Two coats
Three coats

3.  The typical dwell time for a stripper to be left wet on a floor is?
About 10 seconds
About 10 minutes
Fifteen to 20 minutes

4.  How many times should you rinse a floor after all stripping procedures are completed?
Twice
Once
Three    

5.  The main reason a plastic bag is inserted in a bucket before sealer or finish is poured in is to?
Keep the sealer/finish off the bucket
Makes it easier and safer to dispose of the sealer/bucket
Prevents contaminants on the bucket from mixing with the sealer/finish    

6.  Floor machines with cylindrical brush technology use less water and chemical because?
The brushes' bristles reach deeper into the floor and grout to remove soil
They improve the effectiveness of the cleaning chemicals
They have superior vacuum systems    

7.  One of the main reasons an AMG battery is considered eco-friendly is because?
It is recyclable
It is safer to use
It is maintenance-free


Answers:
1.  Machine buffing should be delayed for one day to allow the floor to cure.
2.  Typically two coats of sealer are recommended.
3.  Typical dwell time is 10 minutes.
4.  Rinse the floor three times to ensure all stripper and soils are removed.
5.  A plastic bag prevents contaminants on the bucket to contaminate the finish.
6.  The brushes' bristles can reach deeper into grout and pores in the floor.
7.  AMG batteries typically can be recycled, however the other answers are also applicable.

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About Tornado a Tacony Company
Tornado Industries has been engineering quality cleaning equipment for more than 80 years. The company has a long history of developing innovative products and applying the latest technology to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve safety. Tornado prides itself on always being on the cutting edge of cleaning solutions. For more information:

Tornado® Industries, Inc. 333 Charles Court #109
West Chicago, IL 60185
Phone: 800-Vacuums (800-822-8867); Fax: 630.818.1301
Chicago Phone: (630) 818-1300
e-mail: info@tornadovac.com