How to Clean a Floor Polisher Machine

Elegant Cleaning technician cleans a floor polishing machine at the end of a job.

Keeping a floor polisher machine clean is important to both the cleaning technician and the client: Nobody wants dirty equipment at his job site. To clean a floor machine, Elegant Cleaning Services of Nutley, New Jersey, recommends these steps.

Things You'll Need

• Goggles
• Gloves
• Bucket
• All purpose cleaner / degreaser
• Floor stripper
• Rags
• Steel wool

Instructions

1. Mix some all-purpose cleaner as per the manufacturer's specifications. After dipping a rag into the mixture, tightly wring it out.

2. Wipe down the handles, pipe and base of the machine. Dry and buff with additional rags.

3. Mix some floor stripper as per the manufacturer's specifications. After dipping a rag into the mixture, tightly wring it out.

4. Wrap the unplugged electrical wire with the rag dipped in the floor stripper. Pull the wire through to remove any sticky floor finish that is building up on the wire.

5. Wipe down the bottom portion of the machine and the bumper with the floor stripper rag, as this section also builds up a sticky residue from floor finish.

6. 

   Brush the sides of the wheels, as debris tends to build up from the spinning machine. Once the heavy dirt is removed, wipe down with either damp cloth.

7. Use the steel wool to scrub any stubborn spots, such as rust, on the metal housing.

Tips & Warnings

• To make for easier clean-up, wipe down the machine after every job.

• Always wear personal protective equipment (goggles and gloves) when working with chemicals.

References

• Elegant Cleaning Services