Cleaning concrete floor
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Topic: Cleaning concrete floor
Posted By: CCandmore
Subject: Cleaning concrete floor
Date Posted: 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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Posted By: cmaster
Date Posted: 19/May/2008 at 1:22am
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 ------------- 
The STD Meter |
Posted By: FreshAire
Date 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  |
Posted By: CCandmore
Date Posted: 20/May/2008 at 12:06am
| OK, about what is the SQFT charge? |
Posted By: cmaster
Date 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 -------------
The STD Meter |
Posted By: FreshAire
Date Posted: 20/May/2008 at 2:26am
| bearing in mind differing costs here in Australia, about 75c/sqft |
Posted By: danmarck82
Date 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 . |
Posted By: Ed Valentine
Date 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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