The Resin Flooring Association FeRFA GUIDE TO CLEANING RESIN FLOORS

The Resin Flooring Association CONTENTS 1. 2. FeRFA FeRFA, the Resin Flooring Association represents resin flooring product manufacturers, specialist contractors and allied trades. Established in 1969, FeRFA now represents over 60 UK based companies. The Association has established Codes of Practice for full members. It takes an active role in promoting resin flooring and in developing both national and international standards. All FeRFA publications are freely downloadable from the website at www.ferfa.org.uk for further information, contact FeRFA at:16 Edward Road, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8NP T:...

The Resin Flooring Association 1. INTRODUCTION A variety of different types of synthetic resin systems are available which can form the binder of a flooring system. These include typically epoxy, polyurethane and methacrylate resins. Resin flooring systems are used in a wide variety of situations, for each particular situation there is an optimal specification which takes into account the required performance parameters. The new BS 8204-6 (following the FeRFA Guide) states in section 4.2 that: "It is essential that, in the design and construction stages, there should be full consultation with...

Thus, to maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment, proper management is required including suitable cleaning/vacuum removal and dust control systems (e.g. mats), in addition to routine manual/mechanical sweeping as required. 3. TYPICAL CLEANING METHODS 3.1 Mop and Bucket Over 300,000 cleaners daily in the UK still use the mop and bucket This should be the cleaning method for dealing with spillages, but is not for routinely cleaning the floor. In normal every day usage the mop and bucket may remove heavy soiling but typically the water is changed infrequently with the result that the floor...

A wide range of pads are available for specific tasks. BLACK Heavy duty stripping, quickly removes dirt, wax, floor finish and sealers. For use with any stripping agent. GREEN Light stripping and wet scrubbing. Thoroughly removes dirt and scuff marks. BLUE Wet scrubbing or heavy duty spray cleaning. Gives the floor a thorough scrubbing removing dirt and scuffs. Will remove top of surface finish ready for re-coating. RED Use for smooth shiny finish whilst removing light dirt. The typical spray cleaning/buffing pad. TAN Dry polishing/buffing pad. Removes light dirt whilst shining floors....

may have an adverse effect on a specific surface if used in the wrong concentration, giving rise to etching, softening or other damage to the surface or body of the finish. This can be a one off effect or cumulative as a result of repeated activity. It is therefore recommended to check suitability of cleaning materials with the resin flooring manufacturer or to choose from their recommended range of cleaning products. 5.1 General Cleaning Materials Commercial products may contain one or more of the following groups: Surfactants Organic molecular materials that are surface active agents, with...

7. MAINTENANCE If the correct cleaning and maintenance schedule is used, the appearance of your floor can be easily maintained. For floors with a high gloss finish it is acceptable practice to lay a sacrificial layer of an acrylic polish, which will keep the high gloss finish, give a hard wearing surface, have the ability to allow for the removal of surface scratches or blemishes, and where carefully selected, will maintain slip resistant characteristics. Once applied, this seal should be maintained using a product designed to clean your floor along with carrying properties to re -enhance and...

10. GENERAL TIPS & ADVICE DO ■ Initial clean before use and take care when installing equipment ■ Clean regularly ■ Consider giving a higher frequency of maintenance to heavily trafficked areas (e.g. entrances) where the levels of grit, dirt and wear are highest. Heavily trafficked areas need more attention ■ Clean up spillages immediately. ■ Remove traces of oil and grease immediately with an aqueous solution of alkaline detergent. ■ Ensure that cleaning and maintenance levels are higher in areas subject to accidental contamination by chemicals or bacteriological or radioactive materials. ■ If...