Floor Care / Cleaning Services: Vinyl Floor: Stripping & Waxing

The objectives of a strip and wax are to:

• Remove dirt, debris, and old finish from the surface of the VCT (this is the “strip”)
• Apply new coats of finish to the VCT (this is the “wax”)

Technicians remove surface debris such as gum, trash, and dirt. Then they apply a solution that dissolves oils and wax. The solution is agitated with an aggressive scrubbing pad driven by a low speed buffer or an autoscrubber. The dissolved wax and other buildup are removed in a rinsing step that generally employees an automated squeegee.