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Providing Superior Environmental Cleaning Direction to ASBA Members & Customers. Cleaning beyond green Tom Menegus – Strategic Account/Government Mgr. Tennant Company. Objective. Cost Saving Suggestions for Dealer Installers, that speeds and improves initial floor preparation process.
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Providing Superior Environmental Cleaning Direction to ASBA Members & Customers Cleaning beyond green Tom Menegus – Strategic Account/Government Mgr. Tennant Company
Objective • Cost Saving Suggestions for Dealer Installers, that speeds and improves initial floor preparation process. • Aid installers with post job clean up • Set realistic expectation for proper floor care & maintenance. • Providing superior cleaning solution ideas that: • Protect & extend the life of the floor. • Lowers maintenance costs • Improve health and safety.
High Performance Sports Surfaces Require High Housekeeping Standards • Can only be attained by consistent & frequent cleaning ! • Removing solid debris & fine particulate • Vacuum Sweeping • Removing sticky soilage & spills • Scrubbing
Consistent Coverage on large floor areas can be labor intensive & costly • Hand Sweeping 3,000 sf/h • Walk Behind Sweeper 20,000 sf/h • Rider Sweeper 100,000 sf/h
Sweeping • Small to Large • Broom Vacuum & dust filter system • Application size dictates machine size • Under 50,000 sf walk • Over 50K =‘s ride • Outdoor applications get more debris
Scrubbing • Mop & Bucket 500 sf/h • WB Power Scrubber 20,000 sf/h • Rider Scrubber 50,000 sf/h
Scrubbing • 17” 10 gal • 60” 250 gal machines • Application size (SqFt) dictates machine size • Smooth =‘s Disc Brush • Textured =‘s Cyl Brush • Under 50,000 SF = Walk • Over 50,000 SF = Ride • Choose scrubbing equipment with latest chemical management systems • Some require no chemicals reducing cost, labor, waste water disposal, & residue left behind
Scrubbing Brushes & Solution • Soft Nylon Brushes or 3M blue or white scrubbing pad • Conventional Scrubber 3 oz. /Gal Neutral Cleaner • Foam Scrubbing Neutral Foam • Electronically Converted Water no chemicals • 50/50 Neutral Cleaner Spray bottle for hot spots pre treat.
CYLINDRICAL BRUSH SYSTEM Should be used for heavily textured surfaces I.e. running tracks, grouted tile surfaces Cylindrical brushes flex and reach into irregular surfaces for better cleaning of rough surfaces Also picks up light solid debris as it scrubs. DISC BRUSH OR PAD Designed for cleaning smoother or slightly textured surfaces.
Cleaning Chemicals • Clean water and Neutral PH detergent pre mixed @ 3 oz per gallon • Rinse floor with clear water after scrubbing Or • Use machine with Foam or detergent management system. • Rinse floor with clear water after scrubbing Or • Use machine with Electrically Converted water system and eliminate the need for any chemical
Creating a Cleaning Agent from Water Clean Water Tank Filter Water Pump Oxygenizing Chamber Oxygenated Micro-Bubbles Activated Nano-Bubbles Water Cell Scrub Head
PRODUCTIVITY • Reduce scrubber training and time associated with storage, handling and mixing of chemicals • Eliminate eye and protective clothing need when using chemical • Reduce slip/fall accidents • Eliminate the purchase & storage of general purpose cleaners
Productivity • 50% less labor (eliminate rinse step) • 50% less water & waste water • Kill 99.99 % of Bacteria & Germs both on the floor and in the machine • Leaves floor clean & safe without detergent residue • Zero Chemical Cost
Cleans better than conventional technologies • Traditional cleaning relies on soap (detergent) • Added cost • Requires monitoring for safe use • Leaves a residue • Floors never fully ‘rinsed’ • Residue acts as a magnet • Floors are never truly clean • Detergent residue is affected by water (humidity, spills) • Reactivated residue can change slip resistance coefficient of floor
Building Owner • Lease (1 to 5 year) Fair market value, $1 buy out, Municipal ---All types available • Lease Purchase • Long Term Rent (6 mo’s to 5 years) • Factory Reconditioned Units • Get the right tool for the job!
Contractor Installer Short Term Rental of Specialized Equipment • Equipment Manufacturer • Sunbelt Rental • Hertz Rental • Southern Sweepers & Scrubbers Call well ahead of your need as equipment must be set up properly to handle special surfaces, extra time is needed for that
Other floor prep attachments available • Mastic or Adhesive removal • Floor wax removal • Joint & Crack Repair • Floor Polishing • Diamond Brush • Scarify high spots or joints • Shot Blast
SERVICE Select equipment (rental or purchase) that has a service network in place capable of servicing the machine at your facility. Make sure the equipment is set up properly for use on your surface: Correct Brushes or Pads Chemical Compatible with your surface Squeegee & Vacuum System
Tom MenegusGovernment Manager Tennant Company t1m@tennantco.com609-471-2162 Cell800-553-8033