Preparation for floor polish

Sweep/mop or vacuum the floor.

Make a solution of WeClean® PRO Polish Stripper (vinyl or tiles) or Jontec Linosafe (linoleum) and cold water in the ratio 1 dl Polish Stripper to 1 ltr. water. For Jontec Linosafe the mixture is 2,5 ltr. 10 ltr. water. Both solutions, however, depend on how much old polish/dirt needs to be removed. If the solution is too strong it can discolor some types of linoleum floors. Therefore use at most 1:10 in dosing. If possible, make a test on an inconspicuous area.

The solution is applied to 10 - 20 m2 at a time. Let it act for approx. 5 min. Work the area with a mop, doodlebug or a Gansow floor scrubber—depending on how firmly the polish/dirt is attached. Be aware that you normally need to scrub more at the edges/sides than where the floor is worn/used.

• Let the solution act again for a few minutes, then extract the floor completely dry with a wet vacuum or floor washer.
• If not all old polish/dirt is removed, repeat the treatment until the floor is completely free of polish residues.

Finally, rinse with clean water on absorbent and porous floors. Also always remember to clean equipment/machines from polish residues.

REMEMBER: THE SOLUTION MUST NEVER DRY ON THE FLOOR! If it is about to dry, apply more of the solution.

Application

Choose a suitable polish for the job based on floor type, traffic/wear, gloss level (glossy/matte) and maintenance resources.

When the floor is completely dry, apply the polish undiluted in a thin layer. Be careful that there are no "missed areas" (use a flat mop wrung out in water for application). Note that ventilation/open windows reduce drying time. Preferably omit applying a layer along the edges with about 20 cm spacing if there is no visible wear.

Let the floor dry completely and apply another coat. (Drying time min. 30 min. depending on temperature and humidity).

Repeat the treatment so the floor gets at least 3 coats (but no more than 4).

Coverage is calculated per 1 liter.

Maintenance

Daily: Dry-mop with the Dan-Mop® system or vacuum to remove sand and grit that can wear the polish away quickly.

Weekly/As needed: Wash with a mop system—preferably microfiber mops or a floor scrubber/washer.

It is recommended to wash polished floors as little as possible: once weekly and a maximum of twice. During dry periods, floor washing can be omitted if the floor is thoroughly dry-mopped for sand every day.

The floor is cleaned with WeClean® Floor & Shine (Other WeClean® universal cleaning products can also be used), which has a very gentle cleaning effect on polished floors. Note that the very low dosage of WeClean® Floor & Shine at 2,5 ml per 1 ltr. water can dry streak-free.

For maintenance of polish use Vaskepolish 15-20 ml to 1 ltr. lukewarm water. Vaskepolish contains polymer and wax that repair wear and scratches. It is important to wash with the cleanest water possible and to dry thoroughly afterwards; also very suitable in a floor scrubber (remember rinsing the tanks). If high-speed polishing is desired, e.g. supermarkets, Vaskepolish is also well suited.

Every other floor wash should be performed with WeClean® Floor & Shine in the alternating wash program.

Restoring polished floors

If the polished floor is reasonably presentable and shows no discolored edges, the polish can be restored as follows:

Mop the floor clean of sand.

Perform a thorough floor wash (preferably with a floor scrubber) with 3 dl WeClean® PRO Polish Stripper, 1 dl to 1 ltr. water. Be careful with drying. Optionally wash afterwards with clean water and let the floor dry until the next day.

Apply the polish undiluted with a flat mop. Depending on how worn the existing polish is, treat the floor up to three times.

If the old polish is only worn in spots, it is possible to treat these exposed areas with 1 - 2 coats of polish in a defined area. However, this requires that the first treatment is applied to the entire floor area. Do not make the boundary in the same place every time. It is recommended to perform a trial, as the result can vary depending on linoleum type and colour.