PECM Issue 36 2019 | Page 89

Floors – Specifically designed for high foot traffic floors Dr Schutz Secura Hard Sealer offers excellent resistance to heel marks whilst also making day to day cleaning easier and offering enhanced anti- slip characteristics, Fulfils the requirements of EN 14904: 2006 / DIN 18032 – Surfaces for Sports Areas – Indoor Surfaces for Multi-sports use. 6. Cleaning Methods & Processes – Using the correct cleaning chemicals, cleaning methods and cleaning equipment will make a huge difference. 7. Use the best cleaning materials in the correct concentration (using too much detergent / cleaning agent is worse than using too little). We recommend the Dr Schutz range of cleaners and sealers. 8. Use the correct cleaning equipment, a rotary scrubber dryer with a red or green cleaning pad will save a vast number of cleaning man hours and the pay back on your investment in the correct equipment will be amazingly short. 9. For smaller areas use a flat head mop system with a two compartment bucket to separate the clean and dirty water. Ecotile Cleaning Guidelines CONCLUSION The tiles are ideal for covering old, dusty and contaminated floors but a few small and simple adaptations and forward planning can make a huge difference to the performance, maintenance and appearance of your new EcoTile floor as well as help you save money and enhance your quality standards and health and safety. 1. Plan for Leaks and Spills – Machines needs liquids such as oils and lubricants to function properly and unfortunately machinery will leak. If your process involves anything that uses cutting fluids or lubricants that will leak consider sitting the machinery in a drip tray. This simple, low cost and quick solution delivers amazing results, minimizing leaks, saving money, improving health and safety, enhancing both the manufacturing environment, reducing cleaning and maintenance costs as well as being environmentally sound and good practice. Please talk to us about the drip tray solutions we are able to provide. EcoTile is an exceptional flooring solution that is ideal for almost any internal flooring application that overcomes many of the issues encountered when compared to traditional resin and vinyl based floors. EcoTile performance, durability and appearance can be further enhanced by the adoption of good practice techniques including the use of drip trays, application of the appropriate sealers and finishes and good cleaning and house keeping techniques. https://www.ecotileflooring.com/ 01732 762338 www.darcymonitoring.co.uk Prepare & Protect Your New Floor – EcoTile is simple to keep clean and maintain but you can make your job even easier by following these simple recommendations: 2. General Purpose Applications – Apply one to two coats of a good quality polyurethane floor sealer (e.g. Dr Schutz PU NEO water based floor sealer). A hard wearing sealing film with excellent elasticity and good resistance against chemicals. The sealer will significantly reduce dirt adhesion making cleaning much easier and quicker as well as creating a better moisture proof barrier whilst allowing the floor to breathe. 3. Protection from Staining (Rubber Tyres, Dyes and Inks) – For floors such as garages, Chemical & Printing Plants, Hair Dressing Salons etc. we recommend the application of Dr Schutz Anti-colour sealer. This hard wearing sealer creates a chemical resistant barrier that will prevent staining of the floor that can be caused by the chemicals, plasticizers and dyes that can be found in rubber tyres, dyes various manufacturing environments. The sealer will significantly reduce dirt adhesion making cleaning much easier and quicker as well as creating a better moisture proof barrier whilst allowing the floor to breathe. Dr Schutz anti-colour sealer 4. Protection & Hygienically Sealing EcoTile for Applications within the Food, Drink & Healthcare Sector – If you are looking to get all the benefits EcoTile offers including speed of installation and minimal disruption and downtime but also want a seamless hygienic flooring apply Dr Schutz Medica Hard Sealer. This metalised cross linked polymer floor finish will seal your floor creating a hygienic finish that is highly resistant against disinfectants and compounds containing alcohol. Dr Schutz Medica hard sealer Firewater Pollution Control Valve Contain firewater within site drainage system Can you contain firewater within your site drain network? Can you isolate drains at times of high risk? Can your system be automated? Can you seal your site drain system in seconds? Instant drain isolation Use to contain firewater runoff Automated or manual operation Retain pollutants and spills on site 5. Specialised Floor Sealer for High Traffic Public Buildings & Sports Issue 36 PECM 89