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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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