Stripping and waxing commercial floors is a meticulous task that requires skill and expertise. Without prior experience, attempting this process can lead to mistakes and potential damage to your floors. It’s best to entrust this job to professionals who understand how to avoid the following ten common mistakes.

1. Not Knowing the Different Types of Floors Understanding the various types of flooring, such as hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile, is essential before beginning the stripping and waxing process. Each type requires specific care, and using the wrong chemicals can result in damage.
2. Using the Wrong Chemical Using incorrect cleaning solutions for your floor type can lead to unsatisfactory results and potential damage. It’s crucial to use the appropriate chemicals recommended for your specific flooring material.
3. Incorrect Chemical-to-Water Dilution Ratios Maintaining the correct chemical-to-water dilution ratios is vital for effective cleaning. Improper ratios can render the solution ineffective or even cause harm to the floor.
4. Inadequate Dwell Time Allowing the stripping solution sufficient dwell time is crucial for effective finish removal. Failure to do so may result in incomplete stripping and require repeating the process.
5. Letting the Solution Dry Leaving the stripping solution to dry on the floor can make the finish removal process more challenging. It’s essential to work in manageable sections and avoid spreading the solution too thinly.
6. Arriving Unprepared Lack of proper equipment can hinder the stripping and waxing process. Ensure you have all necessary equipment, including personal protective gear, solutions, buckets, mops, and safety signs, before beginning.
7. Not Cleaning Your Equipment Dirty equipment can compromise the cleanliness of the floor. Always use clean equipment and line buckets with plastic liners to prevent contamination.
8. Lack of Safety Signs Failing to use safety signs during floor maintenance can pose risks to others. Utilize wet floor signs to alert people of potential hazards.
9. Failure to Wear Safety Gear Protective gear is essential to prevent injuries during floor maintenance. Wear non-slip shoes, gloves, goggles, and face masks to ensure safety.
10. Lack of Routine Floor Care Regular maintenance, including stripping and waxing every six months, is crucial for preserving the floor’s condition and preventing issues from developing over time.

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