Frequently Asked
Questions...

FLOOR CLEANERS

Why should I use a neutral cleaner for daily cleaning of my finished floors?
Neutral cleaner will remove soil without harming the floor finish. High alkaline floor cleaners can damage floor finish and leave a film on the floor. Essential Industries' Nu-Tral Cleaner (#507) does not leave any after-film.

I use Blue Concentrate (#2085) to clean the floors in my facility. Are there any surfaces I should not clean with Blue Concentrate?
Yes. Do not use Blue Concentrate to clean marble floors or marble fixtures. Blue Concentrate contains organic chelating agents that remove calcium and magnesium (hard water deposits) from all surfaces. Since marble is calcium-based, Blue Concentrate will slowly attack and dull it.

Should I use hot or cold water for daily cleaning?
Hot water will often soften finish allowing dirt to penetrate the floor finish film. Use warm water (80° -100°F) for best results.

Several of my accounts have very hard water and get water spotting after cleaning. Is there a cleaner that will remove and/or prevent this spotting?
Blue Concentrate (#2085) will not only prevent spotting, it will remove the existing spotting. And, it is gentle enough to use daily on finished floors.

My employees sometimes mix several cleaners together. Will this practice hurt my floors?
It is possible that mixing cleaners together will not only harm the finish, but some mixtures are hazardous or dangerous. Never mix chemicals together!

I have used Essential Industries' floor finishes for years but have purchased a low cost cleaner from another source. Is there any harm in doing this?
Absolutely. Essential's products are designed to work together as a system. Finishes, restorers and cleaners all work together to provide the best-looking, best-performing floors in the industry. In addition, Essential products, including cleaners, are all UL listed as to slip resistance. Using a UL listed product system assures the greatest protection against unwanted slip and fall claims.

What cleaner works best for removing ice-melter residue?
Blue Concentrate (#2085) is excellent for this purpose. It contains chelating agents and detergents that remove and neutralize salt residues. Plus it is safe for everyday use.