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Use proper wet floor signage.
Proper floor signs are available in an assortment of shapes colors and
sizes. A slip on a wet floor can cost you money from accidents and
lawsuits. Wet floor signs are relatively inexpensive and can fold
away neatly so they don't take up much space.
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Prepare the area by moving an obstacles before mopping
begins.
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Sweep, vacuum or dust mop the floor to remove any large
debris.
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When wet mopping a floor use two buckets. One
bucket should be used for your cleaning solution and the other should
contain fresh cold water as a rinse. Not rinsing a floor can leave
a dull chemical haze and make the floor slippery in spots.
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Make sure to follow the manufacturers directions when
using any cleaning chemicals, this will insure that you get optimum
performance from your floor cleaner. Fill your bucket 2/3 full for
both buckets.
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When mopping a floor, work from the farthest
corner of the room to the entrance. To mop open flooring move the
mop from left to right in a figure eight motion. Move back one step
after each side to side motion. The mop tip 20 degrees from a
vertical position toward the person moping. The mop should pass at
approximately 12-16 inches from the feet.
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When mopping hallways let the mop strands just touch the
wall or baseboards. Move down the sides of the hallways first and
then mop down the center.
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When the mop starts to look dirty plunge the mop head
into your solution up and down about three times. Place the mop in
the wringer and apply firm pressure with the handle. Turn the mop
around in the wringer and apply pressure with the wringer handle once
more.
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After the room has been mopped with your floor cleaning
chemical let the floor dry. Once the floor has dried fully repeat
the process using your fresh water rinse. Letting the floor dry
first can reduces the chance of slipping when performing the fresh water
rinse.
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After these steps have been completed clean and store
the floor mopping tools.
Products used in the wet mopping procedure.
