[Neil Jones]

Hi, i've been asked to clean two hard floors in a regular carpet cleaning clients building. This is a care home for the mentally disabled.

I have been meaning to do a hard course for six months now, but time has always let me down but it is definitely next on my list over the next few month, it is likely to be Kevin's as well, i've mentioned this is in the past.

I need some help with identification (hard to see on the photos), cleaning solution, time it will take, and process. I have most things at my disposal, rotary, wet vac etc.

Unlike most hard floor cleaning domestic jobs that come up I don't want to turn this job down as it the flooring used throughout the building in which I clean all the carpets, if I can do a good job then it is likely i'll be offered the chance to do the rest.

Help appreciated guys.

[Neil Jones]

It won't let me upload the photos 

[sherco]

This site is a nightmare for uploading photos.

[Graeme Smith]

I'll 2nd that - can't be arsed any more

[Phil @ Extreme Clean]

Hi Neil google tinypic then upload your photos there and copy the link here

Phil.

[Kev Martin]

Hi, i've been asked to clean two hard floors in a regular carpet cleaning clients building. This is a care home for the mentally disabled.

I have been meaning to do a hard course for six months now, but time has always let me down but it is definitely next on my list over the next few month, it is likely to be Kevin's as well, i've mentioned this is in the past.

I need some help with identification (hard to see on the photos), cleaning solution, time it will take, and process. I have most things at my disposal, rotary, wet vac etc.

Unlike most hard floor cleaning domestic jobs that come up I don't want to turn this job down as it the flooring used throughout the building in which I clean all the carpets, if I can do a good job then it is likely i'll be offered the chance to do the rest.

Help appreciated guys.

Neil
E mail me the photos and I will get Tony to upload them I had the same problem earlier with the grout haze photos.  tilinglogistics@hotmail.com

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Tilinglogistics

[Neil Jones]

Hi, just sent the email Kevin, should take a minute or so to come through. Thanks

[Kev Martin]

Neil

Got the e mail!  Not best photos but will get Antony to upload them on Monday

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Tiling Logistics

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Sorted, need to quote for this either tomorrow or Wednesday at the latest so any help much appreciated. See OP.

[sherco]

Bonamain will clean that a treat..I know its expensive 

[Kev Martin]

Sorted, need to quote for this either tomorrow or Wednesday at the latest so any help much appreciated. See OP.

Neil

I got your e mail and I am sorry I have not had time to reply.  However, you have a choice? 4 Options as I see it!

1.  As Andrew pointed out Bonamain is supposed to be good for this application which looks like Altro Flooring to me but I cannot tell if it's their normal one or stronghold from the photos.  You can get this from Jamie at CSUK!
2.  Tadgh O'Shea has a system that he says works well on this type of flooring!
3.  There are some on the Forum that say you should only use Altro's own products!
4.  Finally we have had 100% success with this type of flooring using Aqua Mix HDT&G Cleaner or AllForStone Xtreme Clean coupled with 500 or 800 grit honing powder.

It is up to you!

Kev Martin
Marblelife Ltd
Tiling Logistics

[Phil @ Extreme Clean]

It looks like non slip altro floor i used to labour for a bathroom fitter doing wetrooms this is what they fitted never heard it called any different. Would like to know what you use and results Neil when your done mate.

Cheers Phil.

[Neil Jones]

Thanks for replies, i'll have a look into all my options, and if i don't make a pig's ear of it i'll post some completed pictures.

[Jamie Pearson]

Bonamain will clean that a treat..I know its expensive 

The blue version not the pink one.

In my experience this type of floor is best cleaned using a good quality product such as those mentioned with an extended dwell time but a SOFT pad or brush so it can get into the contours and groom out all the crap.

Usually the problem is residue from mopping of hard surface cleaners or pine gels. Be careful to qualify discolouration from oxidised oils that have attached to the vinyl.

Do not apply finish to these types if floors unless you can find the manufacturer and consult their recommendations.

[Neil Jones]

Exactly what I told them Jamie, then they said we do use flash all the time on them. Is there a cheap product that I can recommend for them to use after i've carried out the clean?