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Spartan Chemical Company, Inc.
1110 Spartan Drive, Maumee OH 43537
Phone: (800) 537-8990
www.spartanchemical.com

Training Information

HOW TO SPRAY BUFF A FLOOR

Tools & Materials Needed:
A. 175 to 1000 rpm floor machine
B. Red pads
C. Trigger sprayer bottle
D. Dust mop
E. "Wet floor" signs

Products:
1. Spray buff solution
2. Dust mop/dust cloth treatment

Procedures:

I. Purpose of Spray Buffing

A. Fill in scratches in finish.

B. Bring back gloss lost to heavy foot traffic.

C. Extend periods between stripping or scrubbing.

II. Procedures for Spray Buffing

Put on gloves and glasses.

A. Start with a freshly dust mopped floor.

B. Fill trigger sprayer with spray buff solution.

C. Adjust spray nozzle to a fine mist.

D. Place red pad on the floor machine.

E. Lightly spray the area in front of the machine or on the right side.

1. Spray an area 3 feet by 3 feet.

2. Do not over spray solution.

a. All product must be buffed dry.

b. Floor will remain dull if insufficient buffing done.

F. Floor will appear smeary at first.

1. As spray buff solution dries, the shine will come back.

2. The scuff marks should be gone.

3. If black heel marks are on the floor, a water dilutable spray buff product with a solvent should be used.

G. Change pads frequently.

Repeat process by spraying another area 3 feet by 3 feet, in front or to the right, until the entire area has been spray buffed.

I. Dust mop the entire area that was spray buffed.

J. Put away equipment

1. Put away all equipment, tools and materials.

2. Wash out spray buff pads.

a. If pads are too built up, soak in diluted stripper solution.

b. Always wear your gloves when working with stripper.