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Winter 1996 - Article 1

From The Lab
Effect of Ice Melter

Winter weather produces the toughest conditions for floor maintenance professionals. The effects of sand and salt can turn a beautifully finished floor into a dull, worn floor instantly.

One way to stay ahead of the game is through frequent recoating. This keeps floors as clean and protected as is possible during the winter.

When recoating, make sure that all ice melter residue is removed before laying finish.

Lab tests have shown that even a slight film of ice melter residue left on the floor during recoating can destroy floor finish adhesion. Powdering will occur almost immediately.

The perfect choice for mopping away residue before recoating is Blue Concentrate (#2085). This product's surfactants and chelating agents pull salt residue off the floor - leaving it finish ready.