Initial (Post-Installation) Maintenance Guidelines

Necessary Tools and Marerials

• Single disc low-speed commercial floor buffer –must operate <375 rpm
• Buffing pads: gray (for new/lightly soiled tile), maroon (for existing/heavily soiled tile), and natural (for spray buff application).
• Standard dry mop, dedicated mop (microfiber ideal)
• Single mop bucket with wringer, double-sided mop bucket with wringer
• StaticWorx-approved cleaning and buffing chemicals

Instructions

1. Allow the floor a minimum of 72 hours for the adhesive to cure adequately before performing any maintenance procedures.
2. Sweep and damp mop the floor to remove all loose dirt/grime (never use an oil treated mop).
3. Dilute StaticWorx EcoScrub Floor Degreaser (1 part degreaser : 10 parts water) with cool water and apply to the floor using a dedicated mop (microfiber is ideal). Apply liberally so the floor remains wet, but do not flood the floor. Allow the solution to sit for 4-5 minutes before moving on.
4. Scrub the floor at <375 rpm using a rotary swing buffer machine in conjunction with a gray StaticWorx Initial Scrub Pad. Be sure to buff at least 5-6 passes per row of tile at a slow to moderate speed to unify the surface. Additional passes may be necessary, depending on the speed of each pass or on site conditions. To enhance cleaning, place a floater pad (such as a standard red or white pad) underneath the Initial Scrub Pad before beginning the buffing process.
5. Remove the degreasing agent from the floor using a wet vacuum, auto scrubber, or a microfiber mop and a bucket. Rinse the floor with clean water and a clean wet mop to remove any remaining degreasing agent. Allow the floor to dry completely before moving on.
6. The floor should appear as a uniform matte surface. Areas with excess variation in gloss should be re-addressed with the initial scrubbing procedure before proceeding. Pour StaticWorx SEAL 20.20 onto the floor and spread evenly with a mop. No buffing required. For ESD vinyl use 2-3 coats. (To extend the life of the shine, may be used with Shine 20.20 gloss restorer.)
7. If desired, repeat step 6 once to optimize the finished appearance.

Note: Ongoing maintenance requirements will vary depending on the desired final gloss as well as various environmental conditions.

You can now buy StaticWorx cleaning supplies online.

30 Years Later, Could This Flooring Be Saved?

A vacant space in Hudson, NH had 30-year-old, heavily worn AmeriWorx ESD tiles. Most assumed the floor was beyond saving—but after a restorative deep cleaning and finishing, the tiles not only looked like new, they passed ESD testing in the ideal range of 10e6 ohms.