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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Hard Floor Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Joebagbanana on May 29, 2013, 08:59:08 pm

Title: Rubber crumb floor cleaning
Post by: Joebagbanana on May 29, 2013, 08:59:08 pm

Hi,
A client of mine has a rubber crumb in resin pool surround. Has anyone had any experience cleaning one of these?

Title: Re: Rubber crumb floor cleaning
Post by: Jamie Pearson on May 29, 2013, 09:13:27 pm

Yes. We use a gel based cleaner from Bonasystems called Bonaclean Gel

Apply with a roller Or paint pad. Give it good dwell then use a CRB machine with soft to medium brushes.

Title: Re: Rubber crumb floor cleaning
Post by: Joebagbanana on May 29, 2013, 09:32:00 pm

Thanks Jamie

Do you finish it with anything, will it take a seal?

Title: Re: Rubber crumb floor cleaning
Post by: Joebagbanana on May 29, 2013, 09:40:38 pm

Does the CRB remove all residues, no rinsing?

Title: Re: Rubber crumb floor cleaning
Post by: Jamie Pearson on May 29, 2013, 10:27:30 pm

It will need thorough rinsing after agitation and removal.

We usually use a self neutralising mild alkaline cleaner for final rinse then just hose off with water.

Title: Re: Rubber crumb floor cleaning
Post by: Kev Martin on May 30, 2013, 12:11:49 am

We use Aqua Mix Concentrated Tile Cleaner afterwards because it is pH Neutral


Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Tiling Logistics

Title: Re: Rubber crumb floor cleaning
Post by: Jamie Pearson on May 30, 2013, 07:46:56 am

The main reason for using the mild alkaline (pH 8.5) is because the Bonaclean Gel is acidic and can leave the floor white if not completely rinsed away.

Title: Re: Rubber crumb floor cleaning
Post by: Jamie Pearson on May 30, 2013, 07:48:46 am

If the floor has significant limescale build up it is also possible to apply Bonaclean (liquid) on top of the gel to re-energise if it is all "neutralised" by the calcium.

Title: Re: Rubber crumb floor cleaning
Post by: Joebagbanana on May 30, 2013, 07:34:20 pm

Thanks Jamie,

They don't make the gel at the moment, but they're sending an alternative.
I don't have a CRB machine. Do you rent them? Or is the another option?