Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Resilient Tile and Concrete/Hard Surface Contractor shall: a) Sweep floors with a treated dust mop to remove all dirt, dust, trash particles and other debris. Contractor shall utilize a synthetic mildly abrasive pad (or equivalent) to remove all scuff marks, scars, streaks, spills, stains, gum, tar and other foreign substances. Contractor may use a putty scraper with a metal blade to remove gum like substances. b) After removing dirt, dust, trash particles and other debris, wet mop the floor, ensuring that the floors, walls, baseboards, corners, thresholds and adjacent surfaces are free of dirt, dust, marks, scars, streaks, spills, stains, gum, tar and other foreign substances, including those resulting from the splashing of the cleaning solution; c) Use cleaning solutions appropriate for the type of floor surface and mix all cleaning solutions according to the manufacturer’s directions; and d) Take all necessary precautions, including, but not limited to, the display of “wet floor” signs, to advise Facility users of wet or slippery floors. B. Wood /Wood Parquet Floors Contractor shall: a) Remove any and all spills, standing water, or moisture by using a wet /dry vacuum or dry mop. The Contractor shall then sweep the floor utilizing a properly treated dust mop to remove dirt, dust trash, particles and other debris, ensuring that no oily film exists after completion. b) Remove all scuff marks, scars, streaks, spills, stains, gum, tar and other foreign substance. c) Use cleaning solutions appropriate for the type of floor surface and mix all cleaning solutions according to the manufacturer’s directions; and d) Take all necessary precautions, including, but not limited to, the display of “wet floor” signs, to advise Facility users of wet or slippery floors. C. Interlocking Floor Mats Contractor shall vacuum interlocking floor mats thoroughly and wet mop with germicidal cleaner using a well wrung mop to prevent moisture from permeating the interlocking tiles. D. Buffing Floors: Resilient Tile and Concrete /Hard Surface Contractor shall: a) Damp mop, then spray buff floor with an approved floor finish and high-speed polisher with an abrasive pad. This operation must take place after the operational tasks have been completed. Excessive wax build-up cannot be present on floor, corners or baseboards. b) Take the necessary precautions including the display of “wet floor’ signs, to ensure that Facility users are advised of wet or slippery floors. E. Buffing Floors: Wood /Wood Parquet Contractor shall: a) Damp mop floor with approved neutral base cleaner and cool water, ensuring that the mop is damp and not overly wet. This operation must take place after the completion of operational tasks. b) Take the necessary precautions including the display of “wet floor’ signs, to ensure that Facility users are advised of wet or slippery floors.