I’ve been doing VCT since 1978, hard work is an understatement but you can slow down a little if you need to and find more ways to make the work a little easier. My last job was 3800.00 and took 3 full days so it is rewarding.
We're finally back ladies and gents! Sorry it's been a minute. This videos a little different but shows another kind of common job we do, especially this time of year. Enjoy!
What type of pad for the edges? Trying to restore an older VCT in a once (now corrected) humid environment. We have a thick yellow residue on the edges and is killing my hours.
Hi your video is so satisfying and you sound so transparent… I am student in Ottawa and I starting working as a cleaner 2 month ago. Now my boss wants me to learn strip and wax and here I am trying to learn more 🫡
Like all liquids, they tend to crawl into other areas based off volume and floor tension. You can reduce floor tension by scrubbing the floor very well. This will create more control with your liquids or plastics. Always have a shop vac or autos rubber on you for accidents.
We normally request they move everything for us. It would require so much more time and labor to move everything ourselves and these kind of jobs are very physically demanding as it is.
Do a lot of research. I have several facebook groups I'm a part of and I've learned a lot from them over the years. Get you a good 175 floor scrubber as one of your first pieces of equipment. They're such versatile machines and they last forever if you get a good brand. Best of luck to you!
Sorry for the late reply! Local laws generally state that all slurry must be poured into a sewer system (aka the toilet) and not exterior drains. That way the chemicals can be neutralized and treated properly by the city and not seep into the soil. I used BETCO Extreme floor stripper and you don't have to neutralize it.
I’ve been waxing the floors for 15 years never heard of using vinegar. You would be fine with just water. You definitely want to rent it thoroughly even after vacuuming up the stripper.
To keep suds down when you retrieve fluids into your machine. Sometimes the suds will overload the reservoir of retrieved liquids by 60%. If those suds get into the vacuum.. it’s not good and can cause a lot of damage.
Of course I want see next week great job guys
Thanks for posting, very informative and interesting.
I’ve been doing VCT since 1978, hard work is an understatement but you can slow down a little if you need to and find more ways to make the work a little easier. My last job was 3800.00 and took 3 full days so it is rewarding.
Do you own a business? Do you do it by yourself?
We're finally back ladies and gents! Sorry it's been a minute. This videos a little different but shows another kind of common job we do, especially this time of year. Enjoy!
Looking good i been waxing for 16 years its hard work no joke.
I would like to see the job
Thank you! really helpful!
Thanks for help
Yes more please 🙏 ☺️ 🙌
Like "I ALWAYS SAY" If you can paint you can strip and wax VCT I've been in Janitorial for over 35 yrs.
What type of pad for the edges? Trying to restore an older VCT in a once (now corrected) humid environment. We have a thick yellow residue on the edges and is killing my hours.
How many coat would you apply in a office?
Hi your video is so satisfying and you sound so transparent… I am student in Ottawa and I starting working as a cleaner 2 month ago. Now my boss wants me to learn strip and wax and here I am trying to learn more 🫡
Hi, Can describe what vacuum are you using ..?
Brand ,capacity. Power, it is a good brand..? Do you recommend buy one, like that..?
You can mop the wax On instead of using a 18" microfiber mop?
My question is how do you prevent the liquid from going into other areas that you dont want to get into such as hospitals that operate 24/7
Like all liquids, they tend to crawl into other areas based off volume and floor tension. You can reduce floor tension by scrubbing the floor very well. This will create more control with your liquids or plastics. Always have a shop vac or autos rubber on you for accidents.
Do you guys move whatever is in the way? Or do you request they move everything before you start?
We normally request they move everything for us. It would require so much more time and labor to move everything ourselves and these kind of jobs are very physically demanding as it is.
@@mcox64870 awesome thank you for your reply!
How much would you charge for this?
Got any tips for a new guy that’s just getting his foot into the business
Do a lot of research. I have several facebook groups I'm a part of and I've learned a lot from them over the years. Get you a good 175 floor scrubber as one of your first pieces of equipment. They're such versatile machines and they last forever if you get a good brand. Best of luck to you!
Question. How much you charge for a floor like this?
Depends where you live … can go Around 0.25 cents to 1 dollar per sq ft , depends to many factors
Michael what do you do with used stripper? Neutralize it and put it in the sewer?
Sorry for the late reply! Local laws generally state that all slurry must be poured into a sewer system (aka the toilet) and not exterior drains. That way the chemicals can be neutralized and treated properly by the city and not seep into the soil. I used BETCO Extreme floor stripper and you don't have to neutralize it.
Good
Do you use water to rinse after or do you use vinegar ?
I’ve been waxing the floors for 15 years never heard of using vinegar. You would be fine with just water. You definitely want to rent it thoroughly even after vacuuming up the stripper.
Thank you for the informative video sir, what would you charge to strip and wax a bedroom sized room. Just asking for a ballpark price, thank you.
What wax do you use???
We typically use BETCO Untouchable
What's the defoamer? What's it for?
To keep suds down when you retrieve fluids into your machine. Sometimes the suds will overload the reservoir of retrieved liquids by 60%. If those suds get into the vacuum.. it’s not good and can cause a lot of damage.
What is the vacuum name?
And scratcher pad for the corner