VCT Care

Residential & Industrial Cleaning Co.

Carpet Cleaning Specialists Since 1988

Strip and Wax (Acrylic finishes have replaced wax for the most part)

The objectives of a strip and wax are to:

1. Remove dirt, debris, and old finish from the surface of the VCT (this is the “strip”)

2. Apply new coats of finish to the VCT (this is the “wax”)

First Step

Technicians remove surface debris such as gum, trash, and dirt. Then they apply a solution that dissolves oils and wax. The solution is agitated with an aggressive scrubbing pad driven by a low speed buffer or an autoscrubber. The dissolved wax and other buildup are removed in a rinsing step that generally employees an automated squeegee.

Second Step

The technician typically applies a coat of sealer, followed by several costs of floor finish.

Apply solution

Buff

Squeegee

VCT Maintenance

· Removes accumulated grime

· Restores original finish without full strip and wax

Spray Buff

In the spray buff process, a technician removes all surface debris such as gum and dirt, then sprays a very mild wax solvent while the floor is being buffed. As a result, the top layer of finish is momentarily softened and can be restored to a gloss finish.

Spray Buff

· Removes accumulated grime

· Restores original finish without full strip and wax

· Gets rid of scrapes and dents in the finish

A top scrub is midway between a spray buff and a strip and wax. The technician removes all surface debris such as gum and dirt, then mops down a mild cleaning solution. This is followed by a low speed buffer utilizing an aggressive pad that mechanically removes the top layer of wax. This is rinsed and squeegeed as with a strip and wax, and then a few coats of finish are applied over the remaining base coats, restoring the original finish without a full strip and wax.

Top Scrub

Apply finish

Buff

Squeegee

Apply finish

Apply solution

VCT is a reasonably priced, durable floor covering that looks great when properly maintained.

Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT)

VCT is an attractive floor covering alternative in many situations (see Tile Information). It is relatively inexpensive, durable, and does not require complex maintenance. There are two phases in keeping VCT in prime condition:

1. Strip and wax—performed when tile is first installed and periodically thereafter based on traffic load and other conditions.

2. Routine VCT maintenance—performed periodically between strip and wax steps to maintain appearance.

· Removes construction debris and scuff marks from new VCT

· Removes built up wax and embedded dirt from existing VCT

· Prepares VCT for new coats of sealer and wax

Autoscrubber…

Scrub, Rinse, and Squeegee combined in a single unit.

Phone: 877-209-6117 (toll free in the US)

704-821-1233

704-261-1233

E-mail: CustomerService@ricinc.net

VCT Care