Floor stripping is extremely time consuming even with the right equipment and chemicals. Not to mention the extra man hours required for the job. That is why using the right procedures and products for top scrubbing are so important. In addition, there is significant time and material cost savings with the top scrubbing procedure.

Top scrubbing can save up to 45% on labor and 65% on materials as illustrated in this example based on a 10,000 sq. ft. floor.

Tips for proper Top Scrubbing:

• Identify when floors need top scrubbing
  • Wear patterns appear (yellow or dirty appearance in the hallways/aisles)
  • Lack of response to burnishing
  • Excessive scratching or scuffing
• Select the proper cleaner
  • Use a specific top scrub cleaner which effectively removes deeply embedded soils, marks & scuffs
  • Leaves no residue
  • Low foaming
• Select the proper floor pad
  • Green or blue pads for medium soils and scuffs
  • Maroon pad for heavy soils and scuffs - using this pad leaves finer scratches which results in faster film build for higher gloss and reduced finish coats
• Select the proper equipment
  • Auto scrubbers are extremely effective and efficient for top scrubbing. Additional pad pressure can be used for more aggressive scrubbing as well as double scrubbing stubborn areas
• Select the proper finish
  • The right finish for top coating can provide additional time savings by reducing the number of coats with higher solids finishes or save time with faster drying finishes

Following these points will produce the desired results instead of "shiny, dirty floors". The goal of proper top scrubbing is to extend the life cycle of floors and reduce the frequency of strip outs. In addition, the top scrubbing procedure is a good Green Cleaning practice since it reduces the health and environmental impact associated with floor stripping. Visit www.betco.com for a complete listing of the recommended cleaners, pads, and equipment.