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Use proper
wet floor signage. Proper floor
signs are available in an assortment of shapes colors and sizes. A slip
on a wet floor can cost you money from accidents and lawsuits. Wet floor
signs are relatively inexpensive and can fold away neatly so they don't
take up much space.
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Prepare the area by moving an obstacles before mopping
begins.
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Sweep, vacuum or dust mop the floor to remove any large
debris.
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When wet mopping a floor use two buckets. One bucket
should be used for your cleaning solution and the other should contain
fresh cold water as a rinse. Not rinsing a floor can leave a dull
chemical haze and make the floor slippery in spots.
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Make sure to follow the manufacturers directions when
using any cleaning chemicals, this will insure that you get optimum
performance from your floor cleaner. Fill your bucket 2/3 full for both
buckets.
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When mopping a floor, work from the farthest corner of
the room to the entrance. To mop open flooring move the mop from left to
right in a figure eight motion. Move back one step after each side to side
motion. The mop tip 20 degrees from a vertical position toward the person
moping. The mop should pass at approximately 12-16 inches from the feet.
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When mopping hallways let the mop strands just touch the
wall or baseboards. Move down the sides of the hallways first and then
mop down the center.
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When the
mop starts to look dirty plunge the mop head into
your solution up and down about three times. Place the mop in the wringer
and apply firm pressure with the handle. Turn the mop around in the
wringer and apply pressure with the wringer handle once more.
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After the room has been mopped with your floor cleaning
chemical let the floor dry. Once the floor has dried fully repeat the
process using your fresh water rinse. Letting the floor dry first can
reduces the chance of slipping when performing the fresh water rinse.
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After these steps have been completed clean and store the
floor mopping tools.
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