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The secret to long lasting concrete lifespan
For Optimal Floor Performance there are four cleaning plans for CreteClean Plus.
1. Immediately
Clean spills immediately to avoid etching, staining, and slip & fall hazards.
2: Daily
Sweep / Dust mop daily to limit dirt and soil build-up.
3. 2-3 Times / Week
Mop or auto scrub the floor 2 to 3 times per week (or more often as necessary).
4. Every 6 Months / As Needed
Apply / Re-apply additional protection products and burnish the floor every 6 months (or as your facility requires).
For Long-Term Floor Performance follow these useful tips:
1. Clean Exterior Entries
Sweeping exterior entries regularly will prevent dirt and soil from entering your facility, as will clearing ice, snow and salt during the winter season.
2. Walk-Off Matting/Grating
Reduce the amount of outside debris brought onto your floor with walk-off mats or grating at all entry points of your building. This will minimize the damage these particles can cause your floor.
3. Sweep / Dust Mop Regularly
For dirt and debris that do make its way onto your floor, frequent dust-mopping will reduce the abrasion and erosion they cause. Frequent dust-mopping will also make your floor much easier to clean.
4. Clean Spills Immediately
Clean spills immediately to avoid etching, staining and slip and fall hazards. It’s true that an ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure. Quickly cleaning up spills, especially acidic liquids, will prevent chemical attacks and reactions. When contaminants are allowed to dwell on the surface, they penetrate the concrete more deeply, creating the need for a more aggressive solution.
5. Burnishing
If a higher level of sheen is desired beyond that produced naturally by routine cleaning, periodic burnishing can help accelerate or increase the sheen of your concrete floor. The following procedure applies to densified concrete only.
1. Ensure the concrete is at least 28 days old.
2. Use a high-speed propane burnisher equipped with an abrasive black stripping pad.
3. “Buff” the surface by working the machine up and back so as to create a higher level of sheen.
4. Repeat step Step 3 utilizing a red pad to increase the intensity of the sheen.
Extended lifespan for your concrete can be attained by investing in the complete set of concrete friendly products- Retroplate & Ashford Formula- cure, hardener, dustproofing agent & sealer. Invest now and ensure a long lasting life span for your concrete.
Source: https://cretecleanplus.com/tips/
For further instructions and details on using the product, contact us.
Get in touch with West Asia Network DMCC, Distributor of Ashford Formula in the Middle East. Available on-call - (+971 566 3353 64) and email (saurabh.agarwal@westasianetwork.com).