Specifications include, but are not limited to: Routine maintenance (daily/weekly as needed), sweep/vacuum floors regularly to remove loose dirt, sand dust. Prevent stains by wiping spills promptly. Stripping a Resilient Tile Floor: 1. Walk through area noting problem spots; remove all sticky insoluble substances such as gum. 2. Dust mop the floor to remove any loose soils, paper clips, sand, dust, foreign objects, etc. 3. Strip the base boards and corners using wax stripper and scrub brush. 4. Strip floors, small areas at a time using “floor strippers” according to label directions. 5. Using stripping pads (or equivalent), agitate the area. 6. Remove the stripper using a wet/dry vacuum or mop and bucket with clean water. 7. Flood rinse the area with cool, clean water. 8. Pick up excess water and using a wet/dry vacuum or mop and bucket. 9. A second rinse may be needed. 10. Place caution signs around area until it is completely dry.
