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Residential Use
This procedure can be used on most types of hard floor surfaces,
EXCEPT
WOOD FLOORS.
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:
1. Orbiter floor machine
2. Drive pad holder
3. Black strip pad or brown scrub pad
4. Broom or dust mop
5. Wax remover or stripping solution
6. Small black pad -
HINT:
Use “donut hole” from black or
brown pad.
7. Mops - 2 each (1 to apply/pick up stripping solution and 1 to
rinse floor)
8. Bucket and wringer
9. Wet-dry vacuum (for dirty and rinse water pick-up)
PROCEDURE:
1. Sweep floor area to be stripped (broom or dust mop).
2. Mix stripping solution according to manufacturer’s instructions
on container label for proper solution mixture.
3. Dip mop in stripping solution and apply to floor in a 6’ x 6’
area. Apply along baseboard edges first or where there is a
wax or dirt build-up.
4. Let solution stand for 5 minutes, scrub floor with Orbiter floor
machine, pad holder and black or brown pad. Use small
black pad, “donut hole,” to reach in corners and around door
jambs.
5. To pick up dirty solution, use a mop or wet-dry vacuum. DO
NOT ALLOW STRIPPING SOLUTION TO DRY ON FLOOR.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 until all floor area is completely stripped.
7. Rinse area TWICE with clean water and clean mop. Pick up
water with mop or wet-dry vacuum.
8. Allow floor to dry before applying new floor finish.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. Do not flood the floor with stripping solution or allow solution
to dry before pick-up.
2. Use clean mop for final rinse.
3. Change rinse water frequently.
4. Use damp cloth to wipe off any splashes on walls or furniture.
CARPET BONNET CLEANING PROCEDURE
This procedure can be used on most types of carpets.
METHOD 1
- FOR SPOTS OR SMALL AREAS
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:
1. Orbiter floor machine
2. Drive pad holder
3. Carpet bonnet
4. Oreck Soil Release Spray
PROCEDURE:
1. Lightly spray Soil Release over spot in carpet or high traffic
area.
2. Place pad holder on Orbiter and center on top of carpet
bonnet.
3. Work carpet bonnet over treated area.
4. Turn carpet bonnet over when soiled and continue to clean
carpet.
5. When job is complete, clean carpet bonnet in washing
machine or hose off and allow to air dry.
METHOD 2
- FOR LARGE TRAFFIC AREAS
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:
1. Orbiter floor machine
2. Drive pad holder
3. Carpet bonnet
4. Liquid shampoo
5. Bucket and wringer
PROCEDURE:
1. Mix liquid shampoo in bucket according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
2. Soak carpet bonnet in shampoo mix.
3. Wring out carpet bonnet until damp and place on carpet.
4. Center Orbiter with pad holder on carpet bonnet.
5. Turn machine on. Work carpet bonnet over soiled area.
6. When carpet bonnet becomes dry, repeat Steps 2-5 until
carpet area is cleaned.
7. When job is complete, clean carpet bonnet in washing
machine or hose off and allow to air dry.
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