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WHY ARE WET FLOORS SLIPPERY Most ceramic tiles are not
manufactured to be slip resistant in wet conditions. In order to
obtain a high shine on the floor, the tiles are double or even triple
fired during the manufacturing process. The result of this glazing is
that there are no pores in the tile so that any water on the surface
has nowhere to go, resulting in hydroplaning.
New quarry tile has very good traction in wet conditions since there are millions of natural channels through which surface water can flush. The problem with this type of surface as well as with “anti-slip” ceramic tiles is that they become contaminated. They lose their natural traction over time, a phenomenon known as polymerization. Polymerization is a build up that occurs when
microscopic particles of alkaline residue, together with microscopic
particles of grease and soil, lodge themselves into the pores of
mineral surfaces. Over time they harden and form a crust which
fills up the pores, blocking up the exit routes for water to flush
out from underfoot. If a ceramic or quarry tile is cleaned with an
alkaline or neutral cleaner for a period of time (research has shown
that a vast majority of the “neutral cleaners” which are available
are slightly alkaline), the microscopic particles of soda ash
residue will lodge themselves into the natural crevices in the tile,
attracting and binding microscopic particles of grease and soil.
Over time, this process will effectively smooth out the surface of
the tile, resulting in a loss of traction when the tile is wet.
Y-SLIP TREATMENT FORMULA A patented floor treatment product for use
on ceramic and quarry tile surfaces, Y-Slip sets a new standard
of care in the prevention of slips and falls. Y-Slip actually
micro-treats the floor opening up microscopic pores in the tile.
When a person walks on the wet floor, the pressure of their foot
forces the liquid into the pores so that the person walks on the
tile rather than aquaplaning on the liquid. On quarry tile, Y-Slip
will dissolve accumulated contamination, which has built up over a
period of time due to the use of alkaline cleaners, in one
treatment. It effectively acts as a super decontaminant, rather
than a micro-etching agent. Simple and safe to use, it is sprayed on the
floor surface using a standard pump-up sprayer. It is left on the
floor for a few minutes (the time varies for each floor but
typically averages 7 minutes) and then is neutralized with
Neutralizer which is included in the package. Once this is done,
the residue may be either mopped up, squeegeed into the drain or
left to air dry. Please note that a slight discolouration of the
tile is possible and the product must be tested on a small area
prior to general use.
ACTIUM DAILY MAINTENANCE CLEANER Actium Maintenance Cleaner, the daily cleaner
in the two-step system, is a unique product which is n INITIAL USE — AUTO SCRUBBER Fill the automatic scrubber machine solution
tank with a dilution of 256:1 of water to Actium. Open the solution
valve to flood the floor with brush lead pressure at normal. The
squeegee must be in the up position. Make 2 or 3 passes while
scrubbing to loosen as much grease and dirt as possible. Shut off
solution valve, put squeegee down and vacuum the dirt and solution
up. Repeat this procedure for several days until
the surface has been thoroughly cleaned to your satisfaction. When
this level of cleanliness is reached, scrub as normal with a
solution of 256:1. After the first complete week of the normal
scrubbing procedure being performed, inspect the floor to ensure
that it is satisfactory. It may be necessary to periodically flood
and scrub the floor to maintain the desired level of cleanliness. INITIAL USE — ALTERNATIVE
METHODS Using a concentration of 65:1 of water to
Actium, flood the floor with the solution. Agitate using
either a buffing machine with a scrubbing brush head or a stiff
bristle scrub brush. Squeegee, wet-vacuum or mop up the residue.
Repeat over two or three days as necessary to obtain a clean floor. For daily maintenance, continue to flood the
floor with a dilution of 128:1. Use a clean mop which has not
been used with other cleaners. Please note that in areas of heavy
grease build-up (e.g. around deep fat fryers) it may be necessary to
continue to use a scrub brush to provide agitation. Remove the
residue as above. |
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