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There are two methods of cleaning hard surface floors:
1.
Water method
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used for all floors that can be cleaned with soap or
detergent and water solution.
2. Solvent or solvent cleaning wax method
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used for wood and sealed
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cork floors that may be damaged by water solutions.
Water method
Linoleum, asphalt, rubber, vinyl, masonry and stone floors may be clean-
ed with a soap or detergent and water solution. Use the shampoo-
polisher to dispense cleaning solution and to scrub floor.
Do not use the water cleaning method on wood or cork floors.
1. Vacuum floor to remove loose dirt and litter.
2. Attach scrubbing-waxing-polishing brushes. If there is a heavy
accumulation of wax to remove, snap cleaning-waxing pads with
fasteners over brushes.
3. Remove tank. Fill with warm water mixed with 2 tablespoons medium
sudsing detergent or as directed on detergent container. Replace tank.
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Concentrated ammonia solution must be used to remove some wax. If
using a product specifically for wax removal, read caution label and
follow instructions on container.
4. Connect cord to a wall receptacle. Press handle release lever and start
shampoo-polisher by lowering the handle.
5. Start at the end of a room and apply solution to a 3 ft. x 6 ft.
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x 2m)
area by squeezing the trigger
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and scrub
the area as necessary. When removing
hardened
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remain on the floor 3-5 minutes. Do not
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floor.
Wipe up suds with a dampened mop, sponge, or cloth.
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6. Rinse floor thoroughly to completely remove cleaning solution and
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eliminate dulling and streaking. Scrub and rinse each section of the floor
the same way.
7. Let the floor dry before waxing. Brushes should be rinsed to remove
detergent and allowed to dry before using them to polish or buff.
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