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CCandmore 
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 Topic: Cleaning concrete floorPosted: 19/May/2008 at 1:10am |
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OK guys, I just cleaned an 7,000 sqft carpeted banquet room Friday. Now they want to know how much to clean the concrete (indoor, sealed) entrance floor surrounding the main arena. It's big - surrounds an indoor competitive horse trials/show/steeplechase thing. Horseshoe-shaped concrete floor with stadium seating on the inside and shops on the outside.
What is the best way to clean finished concrete? SX-12, Padman's op or what method?
How much is the typical square foot charge for this service?
Thanks for the help.
Kenny (not the Glides guy)
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cmaster
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Posted: 19/May/2008 at 1:22am |
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If it's smooth, an automatic scrubber with pads. If it's rough, use brushes. You should be able to rent one from a janitorial supplier
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FreshAire
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Joined: 13/May/2008 Location: Perth W. Aust Status: Offline Points: 251 |
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Posted: 19/May/2008 at 3:10am |
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http://www.cleancare.com.au/www/273/1001127/displayproduct/1002564_1004183_.html
Check this site out for the "Big Bertha" hard surface cleaner, great for concrete if you have a machine that can pump out 1000-2800psi. Pretty much an oversized tile cleaner like your Turbo Tile Tool; same principle but on a larger scale and excellent results  |
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CCandmore
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Posted: 20/May/2008 at 12:06am |
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OK, about what is the SQFT charge?
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cmaster
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Posted: 20/May/2008 at 1:02am |
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If you use an auto scrubber, you could charge between .05 and .15 sq ft. You can clean up to 20,000 sq ft per hour
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FreshAire
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Posted: 20/May/2008 at 2:26am |
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bearing in mind differing costs here in Australia, about 75c/sqft
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danmarck82
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Posted: 22/May/2008 at 12:52am |
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Used an SX-12 on a 4 stall garage floor to get off the winter grime and charged 70.00 per stall = 240.00
in 2 hours. ( painted Concrete ) worked great . |
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Ed Valentine
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Posted: 22/May/2008 at 8:17am |
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I have to agree with cmaster's comments.
Can't beat mechanical action (brushes) on concrete followed by a rinse/vacuum.
However, always keep in mind that your cleaning agents will foam---and rightly so btw---during the cleaning process and pick-up process.
Ed Valentine
cross-american corp.
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