17/05/2016
How do you know when it’s time to replace a FLOOR PADS🍃?
All pads have an estimated life span based in square footage, but it’s important to note that most pads are developed for double-sided use. The best practice is to observe how well the pad is performing on the floor. Generally speaking, when a pad has lost 50 percent of its original weight and thickness, it is time to replace the pad. 🍃
The life of a floor pad fluctuates based upon the many variable conditions that exist, such as: how dirty the floor is, how often a floor is cleaned or polished, how solid the floor finish is, and how fast the machine is running at, let alone how much experience the operator possesses.
In general, however, floor pads will need to be changed when you can see the face loaded up or when the pad starts to produce less results requiring more passes. Time is money and a fresh high performing pad is most desirable.🍃
Pads need to be replaced when there is an excessive “load” of dirt and grime on the surface and throughout the pad. Also, watch for pad “thinning” and loss of resiliency, or aggressiveness as it relates to scrubbing and stripping. These are signs that the pad is compromised.🍃
Replacement is necessary when the pad loses its effectiveness in doing the job it is manufactured for. In the case of the strip and pad, it may load up with finish and no longer effectively strip the floor. It may also wear off the abrasives and no longer remove the finish. A burnishing pad may become dirty, loaded with finish it is removing or become ripped and no longer be effective.🍃